**This degree is professionally accredited by the Institute of Physics. As well as your main Imperial degree (MSci), you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) on completion of this course.**
Physics at Imperial covers a broad range of topics in both fundamental and applied physics. All of our physics courses follow the same core curriculum for the first two years. This gives you a good grounding in physics, mathematics and experimental methods, and prepares you for advanced study in later years. Topics include:
- Mathematics
- Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum physics
- Relativity
- Optics
- Thermodynamics
A wide range of optional modules is available as you progress through the course, many of which are directly linked to the research of our nine internationally-recognised research groups so you’ll be learning at the very cutting edge of the subject. Research in our Department has contributed to ground-breaking discoveries in many different fields, from astrophysics to quantum optics and laser science.
This freedom to tailor the course to your interests allows you to continue with a broad physics education or specialise in a particular area such as theoretical physics or plasma physics. Current areas covered in year three include:
- Astrophysics
- Medical imaging
- Plasma physics
- Cosmology
- Laser technology
- X-rays and ultrasound
- Nuclear diagnostics and MRI
All our courses include a substantial final-year project, usually within one of our research groups. This course offers you the chance to spend your third year studying abroad at a leading global university, completing taught modules and a six-month Master’s-level project. You will normally be taught in the language of the host country, and free language classes are available at the College to help you prepare. Limited places means competition for placements abroad is strong, so only students who are on track for a 2:1 or above by the time of selection in year two will be eligible.
Practical work is an important part of the Physics curriculum at Imperial, and you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities as well as data collected from major experiments such as CERN. You will also gain a solid understanding of how to use computers as tools to help model and understand the physics of complicated phenomena. This includes using computers to make advanced calculations and analyse data, and how to use the programming language Python.
The high level of shared content in the first two years of our Physics degrees means that transfer to another degree within the Department is usually possible in the first two years. If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa, but our International Student Support Team are here to help advise and support you.
Please note there is no benefit in applying to multiple courses within the Department of Physics, and you should only apply to one course from this department.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
Physics, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F309
Institution code:
I50
Campus Name:
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Must include:
A* in Mathematics
A in Physics
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
Applicants to this course require a pass in a modern European language at grade B or above in GCSE (or equivalent).
Applicants offering an AS level or A-level in the language will have an advantage.
Must include:
7, 6, 6 at higher level which must include Mathematics and Physics (grades any order)
Must include:
D2 in Mathematics
D3 in Physics
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
For pre-2015 test, the College requires grade B overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 185 overall with 176 in all elements/bands
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.5 is required in all bands.
Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
PTE Academic
69.0
Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 62 is required in all bands.
Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
TOEFL (iBT)
100.0
Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 22 is required in all bands.
Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
For further information on the College English entry requirements and a full list of accepted tests and grade requirements, please visit the College website URL detailed below.
