BSc Physics
About this course
BSc in Physics, a physics degree rooted in both applied and theoretical study. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Mathematical Modelling. Students can optionally undertake a salaried research placement at external organisations. The first year covers foundational concepts through Physics of Everyday Life, Mathematics Skills, Computational Data Analysis, and Experimental Physics. The second year progresses to advanced topics via From Fields to Quanta, Mathematics for Physicists, Experimental Physics II, and Employability and Skills Development II. Optional modules in the second year include Scientific Programming in C, The Physics of Living Systems, Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics, Observing the Universe, From Atoms to Images with Nonlinear Optics, and Physics of Climate Change.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA - ABB. Required subjects: A in Mathematics and B in Physics, or B in Mathematics and A in Physics. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. IB: 36/666 – 32/655.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 22%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 36%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Physics of Everyday Life
- Mathematics Skills
- Computational Data Analysis
- Experimental Physics
- Employability and Professional Skills Development
- From Fields to Quanta
- Mathematics for Physicists
- Experimental Physics II
- Employability and Skills Development II
- Scientific Programming in C
- The Physics of Living Systems
- Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics
- Observing the Universe
- From Atoms to Images with Nonlinear Optics
- Physics of Climate Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £49,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Exeter do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics at University of Exeter?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics at University of Exeter?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.