MSci Theoretical Physics
About this course
MSci in Theoretical Physics, a physics degree centred on mathematical and analytical approaches to physical theory. The curriculum shares its first year with the physics programme before shifting focus toward advanced theoretical methods in subsequent study. Accredited by the Institute of Physics, the course culminates in advanced, research-led material during the final year.
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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. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for MSci Theoretical Physics (F340) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 45 offers from 45 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 61%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 Theoretical 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 Theoretical Physics 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 Theoretical Physics at University of Bristol?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Theoretical Physics at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MSci Theoretical Physics at University of Bristol?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 45 offers from 45 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MSci Theoretical 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 Theoretical Physics at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.