**1st in the UK for Citations in Physical Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**
**7th in the UK for our research environment in Physics in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**
**About the course**
At Sussex, our experts are working at the forefront of physics, developing next generation quantum technology devices and working on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. You’ll study modules based on the latest research, from quantum mechanics to particle physics. Youll also explore the fundamental law...
**1st in the UK for Citations in Physical Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**<br/><br/>**7th in the UK for our research environment in Physics in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>At Sussex, our experts are working at the forefront of physics, developing next generation quantum technology devices and working on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. You’ll study modules based on the latest research, from quantum mechanics to particle physics. Youll also explore the fundamental laws of physics.<br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our world-leading faculty on ground-breaking discoveries, through your final year project and various research placement opportunities. In your integrated Masters year you develop advanced physical skills through working with one of our expert departmental research groups.<br/><br/>You’ll be part of a close community – our lively Physics Society arranges regular social events. Our building is a real hub of activity. You’ll have all your practical sessions in our modern teaching laboratories. Outside the classroom, you can study or catch up with your friends in our popular student spaces.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/><br/>This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.<br/><br/>**MPhys or BSc?**<br/><br/>We also offer this course as a three-year BSc.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/><br/>Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.<br/><br/>Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.<br/><br/>We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.<br/><br/>With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
F3FM
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A Highers must include both Mathematics and Physics. Ideally, you will also have an Advanced Higher in Mathematics (grade A). Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 6 and Higher level Physics. For entry, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Extended ProjectWe take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk A levelA,A,A A-levels must include Mathematics and Physics. You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
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