BSc Physics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, combining theoretical and experimental study of physical phenomena. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Laboratory Techniques. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics, and includes a supervised individual project in the final year. A study abroad option is available between the second and third years.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Maths and a Grade C in Physics IB: 29 points overall to include a Higher Level in Maths and Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 18%
- London: 13%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus
- Computer Algebra and Technical Computing
- Electricity, Magnetism, Thermal and Quantum Physics
- Geometrical Optics, Waves and Mechanics
- Introduction to Modern Astronomy
- Laboratory 1
- Linear Algebra
- Professional Skills and Group Study
- Differential Equations
- Electrodynamics
- Group Project
- Industrial and Econo-Physics
- Laboratory 2
- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics
- Scientific Computing
- Statistical and Quantum Physics I
- Study Abroad – SEPS
- Advanced Project and Communication
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Cosmology and General Relativity
- Numerical Methods
- Fluid Dynamics
- Methods of Mathematical Physics
- Physics Pedagogy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £13,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
91% 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 Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics at University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.