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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F300

Physics

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£33,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Nottingham, the BSc (Hons) Physics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our 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 Why choose this course? Flexibility throughout the course - Optional modules from year two. International tuition fees are £33,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Cosmology
Cosmology
Nanoscience
Medical physics and imaging
Particle physics
Astrophysics
*Why choose this course?**
*Flexibility throughout the course** - Optional modules from year two
UCAS Code:F300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Including Mathematics and Physics, plus one other academic subject at A level, or equivalent, excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies. A pass in the practical element is required for this qualification if assessed separately.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

including Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£99,000

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 Nottingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£36,000
3 years£25,000£31,000£37,500
5 years£30,500£38,500£50,500

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

60%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%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
90%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Physics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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