BSc Theoretical Physics
About this course
BSc Honours in Physics, with both theoretical and experimental components. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. The first year is common across all Physics routes, with specialisation from the second year. The programme includes laboratory practicals and scientific computation using Python.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 94%: 15 offers from 16 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
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 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): 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
- Fluid Dynamics I
- Principles of Electromagnetism
- Principles of Materials and Solid-State Physics
- Computational Methods and Professional Skills for Theoretical Physics
- Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics
- Scientific Computation with Python
- Astronomy with Data
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Classical Fields
- Quantum Information
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Advanced Materials and Solid-State Physics
- Atoms, Molecules, and Nuclei
- Team Project
- Individual Project
- Mathematical Biology
- Methods for Differential Equations
- Fluid Dynamics II
- Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities
- 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 Theoretical 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 Theoretical 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 Theoretical Physics at Newcastle University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Theoretical Physics at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Theoretical Physics at Newcastle University?
94% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 15 offers from 16 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Theoretical 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 Theoretical Physics at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Theoretical Physics at Newcastle University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.