BSc Mathematics and Physics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics, a physics and mathematics degree spanning pure and applied mathematical frameworks alongside physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose a four-year full-time path incorporating a placement year or a standard three-year full-time study route. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through modules such as Analysis I, Mathematics for Physics I, Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics, Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice, Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics, and Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields. The second year progresses into specialized areas via Core Physics III: Quantum Physics, Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry, Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation, Analysis 3, Mathematics for Physics II, Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics, Elements of Topology, Core Physics V: Solid State Physics, and Mathematics for Physics III. In the final year, students undertake a Group Project and a Physics Final Year Project, alongside selecting from optional modules spanning Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear Physics, Graph Theory, Number Theory, Dynamical Systems, Photonics, Medical Physics, High Energy Particle Physics, and Game Theory.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths and Physics Applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: DDD with Distinctions in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19 - 21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level Maths at Grade B. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or in Engineering: DD including Distinctions in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19 - 21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level Maths at Grade B. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Maths and Physics. Preferred BTEC: Applied Science or Engineering (Engineering BTEC includes Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
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What students say
Based on about 95 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 52 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 19%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 22%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Analysis I
- Mathematics for Physics I
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics
- Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice
- Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics
- Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields
- Core Physics III: Quantum Physics
- Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry
- Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation
- Analysis 3
- Mathematics for Physics II
- Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Elements of Topology
- Core Physics V: Solid State Physics
- Mathematics for Physics III
- Group Project
- Physics Final Year Project
- Advanced Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum
- Nuclear Physics
- Graph Theory
- Introduction to Differential Geometry
- Number Theory
- Dynamical Systems
- Photonics
- Medical Physics
- High Energy Particle Physics
- Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Linear Differential Equations
- Game Theory
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Physics at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Physics at Loughborough University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Physics at Loughborough University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Physics at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics and Physics at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Mathematics and Physics at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Physics at Loughborough University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.