MSci Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience
About this course
MSci in Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience, a physics and computer science degree combining the fundamentals of physics with training in scientific computing and data science. The course includes a paid industrial placement year for hands-on commercial experience and is accredited by the Institute of Physics. The programme features a third year spent working on a computing project with an industrial partner alongside distance learning for core physics. Students complete a major final-year research project supervised by academic staff.
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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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What students say
Based on about 121 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 295 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
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: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 38%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 290 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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 with Computing with Industrial Experience at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £72,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £49,500 and £98,000. The £72,000 median after five years is £33,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MSci Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience at University of Bristol do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience 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 MSci Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience 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.
Does MSci Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.