BSc Mathematics and Physics
About this course
BSc in BSc Mathematics and Physics, a physics and mathematics degree exploring advanced scientific concepts and analytical methods. The course is accredited by IOP.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A including A* in Maths and A in Physics, or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Maths and Further Maths, and A in Physics. IB: 40 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 6 at Higher Level in Physics. BTEC: D*D*D in Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four specified Physics units, and A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants may be invited to take an additional mathematics assessment in place of A-level Mathematics. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 151 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
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 85 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 6%
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: 71%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 47%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 41%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 28%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Physics at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £48,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £63,000. The £48,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Physics at University of Bristol do next?
83% 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 at University of Bristol?
89% 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 at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics and 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.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Physics at University of Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.