BSc Physics with Nuclear Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, focusing on nuclear science and experimental methods. Core topics include Microelectronics, Data Analysis, and Statistics. Students undertake a nuclear science project in the final year and have the option to complete a 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 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
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 10 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
- DYNAMICS AND RELATIVITY
- THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
- ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND WAVES
- FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS
- INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
- PRACTICAL PHYSICS I
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS I
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS II
- INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE
- NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
- CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM I
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS I
- COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
- PRACTICAL PHYSICS II
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS III
- ACCELERATORS AND RADIOISOTOPES
- RADIATION PHYSICS ADVANCED PRACTICAL
- NUCLEAR SCIENCE PROJECT
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS II
- ELECTROMAGNETISM II
- STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
- NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- NUCLEAR POWER
- PHYSICS INTERNSHIP
- COMPUTATIONAL MODELLING
- PARTICLE PHYSICS
- SOLID STATE PHYSICS
- MATERIALS PHYSICS AND CHARACTERISATION
- MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS
- SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS
- PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS WITH STATISTICS
- ENERGY GENERATION AND STORAGE
- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- PHYSICS OF PLANETS
- PHYSICS OF GALAXIES
- RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY
- PHYSICS OF SOUND AND MUSIC
- SURFACES AND INTERFACES
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Nuclear Science 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 Nuclear Science 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 with Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool?
87% 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 Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Nuclear Science 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 Nuclear Science 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 with Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.