Overview

Because we are one of the largest physics departments in the UK, we can offer you a wide range of modules. You can learn new areas of physics and then specialise in the ones that interest you most. The courses are flexible so you can transfer between most physics courses after year one.

Choose optional modules from year two. Topics include:

Cosmology
Nanoscience
Medical physics and imaging
Particle physics
Astrophysics

Career

At Physics (Hons) from the University of Nottingham you'll develop the transferrable skills needed for your future career. Hear from some of our graduates about their roles and their time studying at Nottingham:

Control and Instrumentation Engineer at the UK Atomic Energy Authority
Radiotherapy Research Physicist at Cambridge University Hospital
Head of Financial Crime at Nottingham Building Society

Popular roles that our graduates work as:

Data scientists, programmers and software developers
Actuaries, economists and statisticians
Finance and investment analysts and advisers
Managing consultants and business analysts

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Quantum World

Thermal and Statistical Physics

Classical Fields

Wave Phenomena

Intermediate Experimental Physics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 457 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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level

AAA
Required subjects
Including A level maths and physics.
A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.
GCSE English language 4 (C).
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, leisure studies, functional skills, global perspectives
IB score
34 points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates
IB requirements
HL6 in Physics and HL6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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