Bachelor Programme
Physics
Bristol's IOP-accredited BSc Physics explores the building blocks and forces of nature, from particle and nuclear physics to galaxies and cosmology, through quantum physics and relativity. Year 1 gives a grounding in physics and mathematics with practical and computing skills; Year 2 develops the core principles with hands-on lab work and computational physics; and Year 3 offers a wide choice of units plus a major project or dissertation. Entry is through UCAS (course code F300).
University
University of Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
Physics
Duration
3 years
Language
English
Campus
Bristol, Clifton campus
Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline)
Tuition Information
2027 entry: £32,500 for the first year for international students and £10,050 for Home students. Bristol reviews fees every year: Home fees follow UK government policy and international fees rise annually in line with expected inflation.
Admission Requirements
- A levels: standard offer A*AA including A* and A (any order) in Mathematics and Physics; contextual offer AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics
- IB Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (any order) at HL in Mathematics and Physics; contextual offer 34 with 17 at HL including 6, 6
- No specific GCSE subjects required
- English language (Bristol profile level E), if English is not your first language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no score below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with 4.5 in all skills (tests from 21 January 2026; earlier tests 88 overall with Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 22, Writing 22); or PTE Academic 67 overall with no less than 64 in all skills; or GCSE English Language grade C/4
- Contextual offers are available to eligible UK applicants; BTEC, Access to HE, Scottish, Welsh Baccalaureate and international qualifications are listed on the Bristol course page