BSc Physics with Medical Physics
About this course
BSc in Physics, with a focus on applying physics to medical diagnosis and treatment. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. This IOP-accredited course is developed with the University Hospital of Wales, with medical physics modules delivered by NHS professionals. In the final year, a 30-credit Medical Physics research project is completed at a partner site such as UHW, Velindre Cancer Centre or CUBRIC.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Maths and Physics)
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 16%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 32%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Modules
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1
- Mechanics and Relativity
- Introduction to Quantum Physics and Materials
- Experimental Physics
- Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
- Computational Skills for Problem Solving
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2
- Introduction to Medical Physics
- The Physics of Fields and Flows
- Intermediate Practical Physics 1
- Quantum Mechanics
- Biophysics
- Scientific Programming
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Optics
- Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics
- Nuclear Medicine
- Physics in Action: Real-World Problem Solving
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics
- Non-Ionising Radiation in Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Medical Physics Project
- Solid State Physics
- Computational Physics
- Environmental Physics
- Science Communication
- Particle Physics and Special Relativity
- Semiconductor Devices and Applications
- Commercialising Innovation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Medical Physics at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Medical Physics at Cardiff University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Medical Physics at Cardiff University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics with Medical Physics at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Medical Physics at Cardiff University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Medical Physics at Cardiff University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.