Physics with Theoretical Physics with professional placement or study abroad Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics with Theoretical Physics with professional placement or study abroad Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
If you love exploring the deep connections between mathematics and theoretical physics, this course is for you.
Our course will help you develop your scientific computing and theoretical modelling skills to understand and solve complex physical problems. You will also learn about fundamental theoretical physics and the intertwining of space, time, matter and energy. You will develop and apply theoretical models, learn about active matter and general relativity and investigate nonlinear physics and quantum optics.
In your final year, you will have t...
If you love exploring the deep connections between mathematics and theoretical physics, this course is for you.
Our course will help you develop your scientific computing and theoretical modelling skills to understand and solve complex physical problems. You will also learn about fundamental theoretical physics and the intertwining of space, time, matter and energy. You will develop and apply theoretical models, learn about active matter and general relativity and investigate nonlinear physics and quantum optics.
In your final year, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the field-leading research happening within the department, through your project.
Some of our recent graduates have gone on to enjoy careers in engineering, finance and renewable energies and have gone on to work at companies such as Boeing, KPMG and the National Physics Laboratory.
Flexibility
You'll study the same units as for our Physics and Physics with Astrophysics courses in year one. In later years, core material expands to include more computational physics, further mathematics and foundational theoretical physics. This gives you the greatest flexibility and makes it possible to change between courses if your interests change once you're at Bath. It also allows you to modify your placement or study abroad options, or even whether you are on a bachelor’s or master’s programme after you've started.
In your final year, you’ll carry out a substantial project, choosing from a wide range of topics and types. You’ll study a wide-range of topics in theoretical physics, and you can also choose some broader options to enable you to experience a taster of a field you might be considering for graduate employment.
If you want a more in-depth study experience, you could consider applying for our MPhys Physics With Theoretical Physics course.
Use specialist facilities
You’ll learn experimental and computing skills in our well-equipped teaching labs. You can carry out projects with research equipment and high-performance computers in our specialist research labs. We also have strong links to research facilities and observatories in the UK and around the world.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-04
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A65-E12
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). Further Mathematics is not required for this course. If you do study Further Mathematics, you must still achieve A in both Maths and Physics. Contextual offer: AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics. Alternative offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
T Level
Not accepted
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer: A pass in the Access to HE Diploma in Science or Science and Engineering, with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction. This must include 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Mathematics units and 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Physics units.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying either Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics or either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Typical offer: D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We are able to consider BTEC qualifications in Applied Science and you need to have studied as many units in Physical Science as possible. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your units before making an application.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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