BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology BSc, a physics degree focused on the fundamental laws of nature and the universe. Core topics include Statistics and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a final-year project as part of the curriculum. The first year introduces foundational material through compulsory modules such as Classical Mechanics and Relativity, Mathematics for Physicists 1, and Physics Laboratory 1. The second year builds on this with Mathematics for Physicists 2, Modern Physics, and Physics Laboratory 2. The final year includes advanced study in areas such as Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Power, and Gravitation, Cosmology and Galaxies. Optional modules and specialised laboratory work allow students to explore topics including Medical Physics and Professional Science Communication and Teaching.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA /AAAA to include A-level Mathematics and A-level Physics grades A*A (or AA as part of the four A level offer).. IB: 7,6,6 at HL, to include Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics.. BTEC: options considered when combined with other Maths and Physics qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 68 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 14%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 16%
- Natural and social science professionals: 14%
- Engineering professionals: 13%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 74%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 74%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 67%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 14%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Statistics, Thermodynamics, and Electronics
- Quantum Mechanics, Optics, Waves, and Electromagnetism
- Classical Mechanics and Relativity
- Physics Laboratory 1
- Mathematics for Physicists 1
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Particle Physics and Cosmology
- Mathematics for Physicists 2
- Statistical Physics and Optics
- Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism 2
- Modern Physics
- Physics Laboratory 2
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Observational Astronomy
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Medical Physics
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Quantum Mathematics
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Information Sciences
- Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics
- Year 3 Physics Project
- Particle Physics
- Laboratory and Computing
- Laboratory
- Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Power
- Stars and Exoplanets
- Advanced Dynamics, and Relativistic Fields
- Chaos Dynamical Systems and Complex Variables
- Medical Physics
- Atomic, Condensed Matter and Photonic Physics
- Gravitation, Cosmology and Galaxies
- Professional Science Communication and Teaching
- Machine Learning and Inference from Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £53,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology at University of Birmingham do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology at University of Birmingham?
100% 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 Particle Physics and Cosmology at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 187 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology at University of Birmingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.