BSc Physics
About this course
BSc in Physics, a physics degree examining fundamental principles of the Universe and space and matter. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA to include A in Mathematics (or Further Mathematics) and Physics IB: 38 to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics ('Analysis and Approaches' only) and 6 in Higher Level Physics.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for BSc Physics (F300) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 31%
- South East: 27%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £58,500. The £42,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Warwick do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics at University of Warwick?
90% 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 University of Warwick?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics at University of Warwick 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 University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics at University of Warwick?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.