BSc Physics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, examining fundamental physical principles and mathematical methods. Core topics include Data Analysis and Statistics. The curriculum features a physics icebreaker project and modules spanning stellar physics, nuclear power, and cosmology.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including a minimum of 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in three Higher Level subjects (including HL Mathematics and HL Physics). BTEC: Applications considered alongside A levels. Please contact the University for further information.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
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 fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- PHYSICS ICEBREAKER PROJECT
- DYNAMICS AND RELATIVITY
- THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
- ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND WAVES
- FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS I
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS II
- NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
- CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM I
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS I
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS III
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS IV
- ACCELERATORS AND RADIOISOTOPES
- STELLAR PHYSICS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM II
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS II
- NUCLEAR POWER
- PARTICLE PHYSICS
- SOLID STATE PHYSICS
- PHYSICS OF GALAXIES
- NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY
- PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS WITH STATISTICS
- PHYSICS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- PHYSICS OF LIFE
- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- PHYSICS OF PLANETS
- PHYSICS INTERNSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Liverpool do next?
70% 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 Liverpool?
92% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.