BSc Physics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, a physics degree centred on the fundamental laws of nature and physical systems. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose between a three-year full-time route or a four-year option incorporating a placement year. The first year covers initial concepts through Mathematics for Physics I, Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics, Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice, Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics, Methods, Philosophy and Frontiers of Physical Science, Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields, and Applications of the scientific method. The second year progresses with Core Physics III: Quantum Physics, Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry, Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Mathematics for Physics II, Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics, Core Physics V: Solid State Physics, and Mathematics for Physics III. The final year comprises compulsory work in Group Project and Physics Final Year Project, alongside optional choices such as Dynamical Systems, Advanced Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum, Nuclear Physics, Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, Photonics, Medical Physics, High Energy Particle Physics, Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets, and University-wide Language Programme.
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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 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 20%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 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 partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Physics I
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics
- Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice
- Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics
- Methods, Philosophy and Frontiers of Physical Science
- Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields
- Applications of the scientific method
- Core Physics III: Quantum Physics
- Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry
- Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation
- Astrophysics and Astronomy
- Mathematics for Physics II
- Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Core Physics V: Solid State Physics
- Mathematics for Physics III
- Group Project
- Physics Final Year Project
- Dynamical Systems
- Advanced Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum
- Nuclear Physics
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Photonics
- Medical Physics
- High Energy Particle Physics
- Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets
- University-wide Language Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £50,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at Loughborough University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics at Loughborough University?
93% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BSc 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.
How many students continue on BSc Physics at Loughborough University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.