BSc Physics with Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics and Mathematics. Core topics include programming, mathematical modelling, statistics, data analysis, laboratory techniques, and research methods. Students may undertake an optional placement year for work experience. The degree concludes with a self-directed research project in the final year, which may be experimental, computational, or theoretical in nature.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB in three A Levels including B in Maths IB: 655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Maths (any), or 32 points including 5 in Maths (any)
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 35%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematical Methods
- Gravitation, Relativity and Matter
- Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
- Fundamental and Applied Mathematics for Physics
- Practical and Academic Skills for Physics
- Scientific Programming
- Differential Equations and Multivariable Calculus
- Physics Career Planning and Employability Skills
- Optics and Thermodynamics
- The Quantum World
- Nuclear Physics
- Practical and Professional Skills for Physics
- Analytical and Numerical Techniques
- Linear Differential Equations
- Complex Variable and Vector Calculus
- Physics Career Planning and Employability Skills
- Radiation Physics
- Probability
- Dynamics
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Physics Research Project and Professional Development
- Electromagnetism and Solid-State Physics
- Synoptic Physics and Real-World Applications
- Physics Career Planning and Employability Skills
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Advanced Topics Semester 1
- Advanced Topics Semester 2
- Research and Communication
- Quantum Physics
- Partial Differential Equations
- Nonlinear Differential Equations
- Fluid Mechanics
- Waves
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Mathematics at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Mathematics at Keele University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Mathematics at Keele University?
93% 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 Mathematics at Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Mathematics at Keele 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 Mathematics at Keele University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.