BSc Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, a physics degree exploring fundamental principles from subatomic scales to cosmology. The programme includes a third year spent undertaking a study abroad period or a professional placement. The first year introduces core mathematical and experimental methods through Dynamics and astrophysics, Foundations of physics 1, Mathematics for physics 1, and Physics skills 1. The second year extends these concepts with Foundations of physics 2, Further physics: from neutrinos to black holes, Mathematics for physics 2, and Physics skills 2. The third year consists of either a Study abroad or a Professional placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). IB: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 24%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 21%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- Dynamics and astrophysics
- Foundations of physics 1
- Mathematics for physics 1
- Physics skills 1
- Foundations of physics 2
- Further physics: from neutrinos to black holes
- Mathematics for physics 2
- Physics skills 2
- Study abroad
- Professional placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £69,500. The £46,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc 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 169 UCAS points.
Is BSc 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 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 Physics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.