BSc Physics
About this course
BSc in Physics, a physics degree centred on the fundamental laws governing the physical world. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. This accredited three-year programme incorporates practical laboratory work, computational projects, and an independent investigation in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving, Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanics and Relativity, Oscillations and Waves, and Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project, alongside optional choices like Advanced Electronics. The second year advances experimental and theoretical understanding via Advanced Practical Physics, Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter, Differential Equations and Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and I-Explore, with optional studies including Suns, Stars and Planets and Environmental Physics. The third year consolidates learning through Third Year Physics Laboratory, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Comprehensives, and Solid State Physics. Optional modules allow specialisation in subjects such as Lasers, Astrophysics, General Relativity, Plasma Physics, and Quantum Information.
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Entry requirements
A*A*A -- to include: A* in Mathematics; A* in Physics; A in another subject (Further Mathematics is recommended, but not essential) (A-levels), 40 points -- to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level; 7 in Physics at higher level; 6 in a third subject at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*A*A (three A-levels) (A-levels), 42 points (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 52%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving
- Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism
- Mechanics and Relativity
- Oscillations and Waves
- Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project
- Advanced Electronics
- Mathematical Analysis
- Advanced Practical Physics
- Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter
- Differential Equations and Electromagnetism
- Quantum Physics
- I-Explore
- Communicating Physics
- Suns, Stars and Planets
- Mathematical Methods
- Environmental Physics
- Third Year Physics Laboratory
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Comprehensives
- Solid State Physics
- Self-Study Module
- Lasers
- Physics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
- Principles of Instrumentation
- Plasma Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
- Computational Physics
- Astrophysics
- Group Theory
- Advanced Particle Physics
- General Relativity
- Cosmology
- Hydrodynamics
- Space Physics
- Quantum Information
- Laser Technology
- Quantum Theory of Matter
- Quantum Optics
- Information Theory
- Concepts in Device Physics
- Atmospheric Physics
- Optical Communications Physics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £39,000 after 15 months, £44,000 after 3 years, £59,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,500 and £82,500. The £59,000 median after five years is £20,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at Imperial College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics at Imperial College London?
86% 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 Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is A*A*A at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*A*A (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 216 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics at Imperial College London 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 at Imperial College London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.