Overview

This Physics programme from The University of Exeter gives you a great opportunity to specialise in a research theme in which we excel, from astrophysics and quantum physics, through to electromagnetic and acoustic materials and biomedical physics.

Career opportunities:

Employability skills are an integral part of the physics curriculum. The flexibility and adaptability of a well-trained physicist is appreciated by employers: they acknowledge the benefits of excellent problem solving skills, an educated scientific intuition, and the confidence to be able to grasp new concepts quickly.

The Physics programme at The University of Exeter include:

A continuous Skills Development programme that will lead to the creation of a professional portfolio

Extensive problem-solving skills training

Development of group working skills

Training in scientific communication

Scientific data analysis training.

Career paths

The largest proportion of our graduates enter science-based industries in positions involving research and development, production and management. Other careers include scientific work in government establishments (e.g., QinetiQ or Harwell Laboratories), hospital physics in the NHS, and technical management in broadcasting and the communications sector. Some work in high-tech start-up companies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astrophysics

IT & Electronics

Mathematics

Practical Physics

Properties of Matter

Vector Mechanics

Waves and Optics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 459 other Bachelors in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-Level AAA-ABB A in Mathematics and B in Physics, or B in Mathematics and A in Physics.
Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths.
IB 36/666 – 32/655 HL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in Physics, or HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL6 in Physics.
BTEC DDD-DDM Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve Grades A and B in A-Level Mathematics and Physics
GCSE 4 or C Grade 4/C in GCSE English language

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Tuition Fees

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31200 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

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