BSc Mathematics and Physics (GFD3)
2021 entry
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| UCAS code | GFD3 |
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| Application method | UCAS |
| Course duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
| Tuition fees |
Fees quoted are for 2020 entry only. Fees for 2021 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2020.
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| Location of course | Clifton campus |
| Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About BSc Mathematics and Physics
If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem, but also appreciate the applications of mathematics in areas of physics and want access to the exciting and specialised subjects offered by the School of Physics, then this joint honours course can offer you both.
Your mathematics study will focus on the areas of applied mathematics that are most linked to physics, such as the mathematical modelling of physical problems, quantum mechanics and random matrix theory. You will also cover a range of topics in physics, such as special relativity, electromagnetism and superconductors.
In the first and second years of this course the units are fixed so as to provide a balanced exploration of mathematics and physics and the connection between them.
In your third year you will have freedom to select from a wide variety of relevant units to focus your studies on what interests you most. You can also choose from a physics project or dissertation in one of our cutting-edge research areas, a group project with an industrial partner, or an educational project with a local school.
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Course structure
Typical offer for BSc Mathematics and Physics - applicants must meet one of the following
| A-level Standard offer |
A*AA including A* in Mathematics and A in Physics |
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| A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 6 at Higher Level in Physics |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics |
| Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. |
| Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Science, Mathematics and Engineering, Science, or Science and Engineering. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: • at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and • at least 15 credits at Distinction in Mathematics, although more is recommended; and • at least 12 credits at Distinction in Physics. The Mathematics units taken should include study of calculus, algebra and trigonometry. Plus either A in A level Mathematics and A level in Physics, or achieving the required level in the Bristol School of Mathematics maths test and interview. Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. |
| BTEC offer | D*D*D in Applied Science or Engineering plus either A in A level Mathematics and A in A level Physics, or achieving the required level in the Bristol School of Mathematics maths test and interview. |
| Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and Physics, and Standard Higher: AAAAA |
| Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
| European Baccalaureate offer | 88% overall, with 9.0, 8.5 in Mathematics and Physics (in any order) |
| UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
| International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Applicants must also meet these requirements
| GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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| English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Admissions statements relate to 2020 entry and will be updated for 2021 entry in summer 2020.
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Accreditation
This course is recognised by the following organisations:
The Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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