BSc Physics
About this course
BSc Honours in Physics. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. The programme features dedicated laboratory modules covering experimental physics and professional skills, alongside scientific computation training using Python. Both a team project and an individual project form part of the programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 95 offers from 100 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 18%
- Finance Professionals: 14%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 74%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 74%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 49%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 43%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 16%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Algebra
- Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations
- Multivariable Calculus
- Dynamics
- Introductory Astrophysics
- Introductory Electromagnetism
- Introductory Quantum Mechanics
- Laboratory Physics 1
- States of Matter, Waves & AC Theory
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Vector Calculus
- Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- Principles of Electromagnetism
- Principles of Materials and Solid-State Physics
- Laboratory and Professional Skills in Physics
- Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics
- Scientific Computation with Python
- Astronomy with Data
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Advanced Materials and Solid-State Physics
- Atoms, Molecules, and Nuclei
- Team Project
- Individual Project
- Experimental Physics for Industrial Applications
- Fluid Dynamics I
- Mathematical Biology
- Classical Fields
- Quantum Information
- Methods for Differential Equations
- Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
- Advanced Astronomy
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Cosmology
- High Energy Astrophysics and Black Holes
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £43,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at Newcastle University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics at Newcastle University?
98% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Physics at Newcastle University?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 95 offers from 100 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Physics at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Physics at Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.