MSci Physics
About this course
MSci in Physics, a physics degree exploring the fundamental forces and building blocks of nature from subatomic particles to cosmic scales. The course includes a foundation year option and culminates in a major research project supervised by an expert academic within a research group. This four-year degree is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).
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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 4 UCAS decisions for MSci Physics (F303) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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 40 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci 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 MSci Physics at University of Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physics at University of Bristol?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Physics at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physics at University of Bristol 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 MSci Physics at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.