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UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: N112

Physics

University of Bath
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bath, the MPhys Physics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Develop a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of physics from subatomic to cosmological scales and expand your knowledge with specialist options. This is our broadest physics degree. During the course, you'll learn about nano-engines and organic electronics, investigate graphene properties, study quantum optics, and understand the structure and evolution of the Universe. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves
Electromagnetism and Optics
Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Advanced Experimental Physics
Computational Physics and Modelling
UCAS Code:N112
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). Further Mathematics is not required for this course. If you do study Further Mathematics, you must still achieve A in both Maths and Physics. Contextual offer: AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics. Alternative offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying either Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics or either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£128,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bath

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£33,000£36,500
3 years£30,500£35,500£47,000
5 years£37,500£46,500£69,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 48% above UK average salary
This course
£46,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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