BSc Physics with Data Science
About this course
BSc in Physics and Physics with Data Science, combining physics with data science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP), providing eligibility for IOP membership and a route to professional registration. A research project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Physics and Maths
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 35%
- West Midlands: 10%
- London: 35%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 2%
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
- Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Mathematical Physics 1.1
- Light and Matter
- Waves and Quanta
- Mathematical Physics 1.2
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 1
- Experimental Physics 1
- Foundations in Modern Scientific Frontiers
- Mathematical Physics 2
- Relativity, Quantum Physics and Particles
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 2
- Experimental Physics 2
- Intermediate Astrophysics and Data Science
- Intermediate Data Science and Space Science
- Intermediate Data Science and Climate Science
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 3
- Quantum Mechanics
- Radiation and Matter
- Physics Challenge
- Research Project
- Python
- Models and Methods for Scientific Data
- Industry Project
- Astrodynamics
- Physics in Education
- Numerical Programming in C++
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Mathematical Physics 3
- Medical Physics
- Quasars and Cosmology
- The Space Environment
- Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Data Science at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Data Science at University of Leicester 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 with Data Science at University of Leicester?
88% 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 Data Science at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Data Science at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics with Data Science at University of Leicester 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 with Data Science at University of Leicester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.