BSc Mathematics and Physics
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 40%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Physics at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £44,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Physics at Nottingham Trent 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 Mathematics and Physics at Nottingham Trent 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 Mathematics and Physics at Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics and Physics at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does BSc Mathematics and Physics at Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.