BSc Physics
About this course
BSc Hons in Physics, a physics degree focused on foundational and applied physical sciences. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The first year is shared across all single-honours physics routes, and students can choose between an industrial group project or a physics group project in the final year. The first year covers core subjects through modules such as The Physical Universe, Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics, Experimental Physics, Physics Skills, Mathematical Skills 1, and Mathematical Skills 2. The second year advances into Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Experimental Labs, Mathematical Techniques in Physics, Physics Modelling Project, Properties of Matter, and Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics. In the final year, students complete mandatory studies including Industrial Group Project, Physics Group Project, Problem Solving and Sustainability, and Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Condensed Matter Physics, Cosmology, Foundations of Quantum Technology, Further Particle Physics, Low Temperature & Semiconductor Laboratory, Space Physics, and Teaching, Outreach and Public Engagement.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A and Physics grade A. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations) and Physics HL
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- The Physical Universe
- Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics
- Experimental Physics
- Physics Skills
- Mathematical Skills 1
- Mathematical Skills 2
- Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics
- Experimental Labs
- Mathematical Techniques in Physics
- Physics Modelling Project
- Properties of Matter
- Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
- Industrial Group Project
- Physics Group Project
- Problem Solving and Sustainability
- Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Cosmology
- Foundations of Quantum Technology
- Further Particle Physics
- Low Temperature & Semiconductor Laboratory
- Space Physics
- Teaching, Outreach and Public Engagement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at Lancaster 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 at Lancaster University?
98% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics at Lancaster 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 at Lancaster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.