Bachelor Programme
Physics
Imperial's accredited three-year BSc Physics shows how the laws of physics underpin science and engineering, building a thorough grounding in physics, mathematics and experimental methods through modules, lab work and projects covering mechanics, relativity and quantum physics. Students specialise through options in Year 3, using mathematical and computing tools on well-defined problems, and finish with an independent experimental investigation or a review of an area at the frontiers of physics. Entry is through UCAS (course code F300, institution code I50), and applicants must sit the ESAT.
University
Imperial College London
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
Physics
Duration
3 years
Language
English
Campus
London, South Kensington
Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Intake
October
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline)
Tuition Information
2027 entry: £47,800 per year for Overseas (international) students and £10,050 per year for Home students. Imperial charges Home fees in line with the government fee cap, which is expected to rise each year with inflation.
Admission Requirements
- A levels: minimum and typical offer A*A*A, including A* in Mathematics and A* in Physics; Further Mathematics recommended but not essential
- IB Diploma: minimum 40 points including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches preferred), 7 in HL Physics and 6 in a third HL subject; typical offer 42 points
- ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test) required for 2027 entry: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics modules; 2027-entry test windows 12-16 October 2026 and 4-8 January 2027 (specific dates apply in China, Hong Kong and Macau)
- The department does not generally hold interviews
- English language (Imperial higher level), if required: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in every element (one sitting); TOEFL iBT 5.0 with at least 5.0 in every element (tests from 21 January 2026; earlier tests 100 overall with at least 22 in each); or PTE Academic 69 overall with at least 62 in every element
- Other UK and international qualifications: see the entry requirements section of the Imperial course page; contextual admissions considerations are available for eligible UK applicants