BSc Physics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Laboratory Techniques. The programme includes a substantial final-year individual project as well as options for an industry placement year or a study abroad year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: Applicants will need Grade B in A-level Mathematics and Physics, or recognised equivalents.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 60%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 14%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus
- Dynamics
- Particles, Waves and the Big Bang
- Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics
- Research, Analysis and Presentation
- Experiments and Discovery
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Advanced Mathematics for Physics
- Space-Time and Electromagnetism
- Theory, Computation and Experiment
- Quantum Universe
- Semiconductor Physics
- Thermal and Nuclear Energy
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Work placement year
- Study abroad year
- Work placement semester
- MPEE - Study Abroad Semester
- Fluid Dynamics
- Dynamical Systems
- Individual Physics Project
- Quantum Devices
- Advanced Photovoltaics
- Quantum and Molecular Photonics
- Satellite Systems and Space Environment
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £12,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at Northumbria University 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 at Northumbria University?
96% 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 Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics at Northumbria University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.