Course Overview - Physics

Matter and energy. Waves and fields. Relativity and mechanics. In this degree, you’ll be studying the most fundamental of the sciences: physics. From the sub-atomic and cosmological, to the trajectory of your own career, you’ll be learning things that confound, captivate and inspire you.

All our Physics students study the same core of fundamental physics and maths, based on Institute of Physics (IOP) core of physics material. This includes classical mechanics, waves and fields, electromagnetism, special relativity, thermodynamics, quantum and atomic physics. By choosing the...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

Unknown

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH

Application Details

Course Code

F300

Institution Code

L34

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B,B

Grade A required in Mathematics and Physics.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Diploma in relevant subject with at least 45 credits at Level 3, including a minimum of 30 credits in Physics and Maths at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

To include: 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics. OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted) HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

in Science or Engineering, plus grade B in Mathematics at A-Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3

including H2 in Mathematics and Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Must be in a relevant subject. Will consider when combined with A-Level Mathematics. Contact seadmissions@le.ac.uk for further advice.

AS

2 AS Levels accepted in place of 1 A-Level, must be alongside Mathematics and Physics A-Level.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

including Mathematics and Physics.

Extended Project

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

ABB from two A-levels including Mathematics and Physics and the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma Skills Challenge.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted when combined with Mathematics and Physics A-Levels.

A level

A,A,B

A,B,B

including Mathematics and Physics.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250

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