BSc Physics and Mathematics with a Year Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics and Mathematics with a Year Abroad, a joint degree covering fundamental physical principles and advanced mathematical techniques. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. This four-year programme incorporates a compulsory year abroad spent at an approved European or overseas partner institution. The first year introduces foundational principles through modules such as Thermal Physics and Properties of Matter, Electricity, Magnetism and Waves, and Foundations of Quantum Physics. The second year builds mathematical and physical depth with Vector Calculus with Applications in Fluid Mechanics, Complex Functions, Differential Equations, and Classical Mechanics. In the final year, students complete compulsory advanced study in Further Methods of Applied Mathematics, Relativity, and Physics Data Analysis with Statistics. Optional modules allow further specialisation in areas such as Quantum Mechanics, Physics of Renewable Energy and Electronic Devices, Nuclear Physics, and Numerical Methods for Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 6 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in three Higher Level subjects (including 6 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics). BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma, when combined with A Level Mathematics grade A
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What students say
Based on about 88 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 305 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 54%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 290 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 62%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 37%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
- ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND WAVES
- FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS
- VECTOR CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FLUID MECHANICS
- COMPLEX FUNCTIONS
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- CLASSICAL MECHANICS
- NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
- CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM I
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS I
- FURTHER METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
- RELATIVITY
- PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS WITH STATISTICS
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS II
- QUANTUM MECHANICS
- PHYSICS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY
- NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- NETWORKS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
- THE MAGIC OF COMPLEX NUMBERS: COMPLEX DYNAMICS, CHAOS AND THE MANDELBROT SET
- NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- MORE IS DIFFERENT: STATISTICAL MECHANICS, THERMODYNAMICS, AND ALL THAT
- ELECTROMAGNETISM II
- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics and Mathematics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics and Mathematics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool 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 and Mathematics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics and Mathematics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Does BSc Physics and Mathematics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics and Mathematics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.