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MSci Physics with Innovation

University of Bristol

About this course

MSci in Physics with Innovation, a physics and business management degree combining core physics studies with practice-based learning in innovation and entrepreneurship. Teaching is split between the Clifton Campus and the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, and the programme is accredited by the IOEE. Students collaborate in multidisciplinary groups alongside peers from disciplines such as economics and geography. The curriculum incorporates live client projects, enterprise planning, and design thinking methods.

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Institution
University of Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Innovation
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
F306
Typical offer
A-level A*AA, IB 38
Median salary
£57,000 after 5 years

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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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 100%: 5 offers from 5 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 97%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 99%
  • Organisation and management: 92%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 95%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 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: 77%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 56%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 2%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 53%
  • South East: 18%
  • South West: 16%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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 Innovation at University of Bristol earn?

The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £57,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,500 and £77,500. The £57,000 median after five years is £18,500 more than the UK median for Physics.

What do graduates of MSci Physics with Innovation 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 MSci Physics with Innovation at University of Bristol?

97% 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 Innovation at University of Bristol?

The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for MSci Physics with Innovation at University of Bristol?

100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 5 offers from 5 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

How many students continue on MSci Physics with Innovation at University of Bristol?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.