BSc Physics
About this course
BSc in BSc Physics, a physics degree exploring the building blocks and forces of nature. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and includes a major project or dissertation conducted within research themes. Students undertake a major project or dissertation in the final year alongside optional units for specialisation.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics BTEC: D*DD in Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four specified Physics units, and A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Physics (F300) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
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 55 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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 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 Physics at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics at University of Bristol?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is BSc 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 Physics at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.