BSc Chemical Physics
About this course
BSc in BSc Chemical Physics, a physics degree centred on atomic and molecular science and its interdisciplinary applications. The curriculum spans both chemistry and physics, delivering a comprehensive grounding alongside materials science and nanoscience. Students complete a project or scientific dissertation within a research group under the guidance of an academic supervisor. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics IB: 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) BTEC: DDD in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma with Distinctions in four specified Physics units plus A at A-level in Mathematics and Chemistry or Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units plus A at A-level in Mathematics and Physics. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 51%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 27%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 34%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 28%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemical Physics at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £60,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Chemical Physics at University of Bristol do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemical Physics at University of Bristol?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Chemical Physics at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 180 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemical Physics at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on BSc Chemical Physics at University of Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.