BSc Physics (F300)
2027 entry
Course summary
Join a university ranked in the UK top five for physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.
Our BSc Physics degree deals with the big questions, uncovering the building blocks and forces of nature. You'll explore how quantum physics and relativity help us understand our world. We cover topics ranging from the infinitesimal scale of particle and nuclear physics to the cosmic scale of galaxies and the Universe.
In year one, you'll gain a comprehensive grounding in physics and mathematics. We'll introduce you to the practical and computing skills essential for physics.
During year two, you'll develop a fundamental understanding of the principles of physics. You'll enjoy hands-on investigative work in the laboratory and continue to build your confidence in computational physics.
Flexibility and choice are essential to a Bristol Physics degree. You'll have a wide range of units to choose from in your third year, allowing you to specialise in the topics you find most fascinating. You'll also undertake a major project or dissertation, conducting original investigations as part of one of our research themes.
Join our friendly department with an active, award-winning student society. We run physics-specific employability sessions, supporting you to develop a broad range of transferable skills. We focus on skills highly valued by employers, including problem solving and how to communicate complicated concepts. Our graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries.
Our Think Big international scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students could help you fund your UK study at the University of Bristol.
What you'll gain: skills and careers
Career paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Engineering Consultant
- Management Consultant
- Applied Physicist
Skills taught
- Scientific problem solving
- Quantitative and mathematical analysis
- Programming and AI
- Project management
- Technical communication
Graduate employers
- Cabinet Office
- Deloitte
- EDF Energy
- National Physical Laboratory
- Barclays Investment Bank
Course structure
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Physics can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement
Fees
Home students
- Year
- Year 1 fee
- 2027/28
- £10,050
International students
- Year
- Year 1 fee
- 2027/28
- £32,500
Further fees information
If you are studying an undergraduate course part-time, your tuition fee will normally be calculated pro rata to the full-time fee for the course.
Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each year.
Home fees will be set in line with UK government policy and updated as per their guidance, while international fees increase annually in line with expected inflation rises.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
There's a huge amount of flexibility in the courses. There are specialist courses focusing on things like astrophysics or theoretical physics, or you can take a more general physics course. You can choose from loads of options to customise your degree.