BSc Mathematics and Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics, a physics and mathematics degree exploring the application of mathematical methods to physical phenomena. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling. The four-year programme includes an integrated study abroad and professional placement year, alongside a final-year project. The first year establishes fundamental theory through Core pure and applied mathematics A, Core pure and applied mathematics B, Foundations of physics 1, and Mathematics and physics skills 1. The second year advances quantitative techniques with Advanced linear algebra, Differential equations and vector calculus, Foundations of physics 2, Partial differential equations, and Physics skills 2. The third year consists of Study abroad and Professional placement. The final year involves Self-directed learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and A in Physics. IB: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches and 6 in Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 98 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 280 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 85 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 79%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 34%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core pure and applied mathematics A
- Core pure and applied mathematics B
- Foundations of physics 1
- Mathematics and physics skills 1
- Advanced linear algebra
- Differential equations and vector calculus
- Foundations of physics 2
- Partial differential equations
- Physics skills 2
- Study abroad
- Professional placement
- Self-directed learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £38,500 after 3 years, £51,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £70,500. The £51,500 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics and Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Mathematics and Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.