BSc Physics with Astronomy with a Year Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astronomy with a Year Abroad, a physics degree focused on the study of astronomical phenomena and fundamental physical laws. Core topics include Data Analysis and Statistics. The course includes a compulsory year abroad spent on an approved placement at a European or overseas partner institution, and is taught jointly by academics from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Physics Icebreaker Project, Dynamics and Relativity, Thermal Physics and Properties of Matter, Electricity, Magnetism and Waves, Foundations of Quantum Physics, and Mathematics for Physicists I and II. The second year progresses to Nuclear and Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Electromagnetism I, Quantum and Atomic Physics I, Mathematics for Physicists III, and Accelerators and Radioisotopes. In the final fourth year, students take compulsory modules including Electromagnetism II, Quantum and Atomic Physics II, and Physics of Galaxies. Optional modules in the final year allow specialisation in areas such as Relativity and Cosmology, Physics of Planets, Physics of Life, Medical Applications, Physics Data Analysis with Statistics, Physics of Renewable Energy and Electronic Devices, Nuclear Power, and Physics Internship.
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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 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
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: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
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 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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
- ACCELERATORS AND RADIOISOTOPES
- ELECTROMAGNETISM II
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS II
- PHYSICS OF GALAXIES
- RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY
- PHYSICS OF PLANETS
- PHYSICS OF LIFE
- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS WITH STATISTICS
- PHYSICS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- NUCLEAR POWER
- PHYSICS INTERNSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Astronomy with a Year Abroad 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 with Astronomy with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool 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 with Astronomy with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
83% 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 Astronomy 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 126 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Astronomy with a Year Abroad 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 with Astronomy 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 with Astronomy with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.