MSci Physics with International Experience
About this course
MSci in Physics with International Experience, a physics degree combining in-depth scientific training with an academic year spent abroad at a partner university. The third year is spent overseas studying or working as a researcher, while core physics is maintained via distance learning. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics and includes a major final-year research project undertaken within a department research group.
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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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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 30 offers from 30 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 51%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 27%
- Unemployed: 2%
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: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- 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 with International Experience 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 with International Experience at University of Bristol do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physics with International Experience 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 MSci Physics with International Experience at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MSci Physics with International Experience at University of Bristol?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 30 offers from 30 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MSci Physics with International 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 International Experience at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Physics with International Experience at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.