Course Summary

If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem, but also appreciate the applications of mathematics in areas of physics and want access to the exciting and specialised subjects offered by the School of Physics, then this four-year, joint honours course can offer you both. Your mathematics study will focus on the areas of applied mathematics that are most linked to physics, such as the mathematical modelling of physical problems, quantum mechanics and random matrix theory. You will also cover a range of topics in physics, such as special relativity, electromagnetism and superconductors. In the first and second years of this course the units are fixed so as to provide a balanced exploration of mathematics and physics and the connection between them. In your third and fourth years you will have freedom to select from a wide variety of relevant units to focus your studies on what interests you most. The four-year degree allows you to access specialised units reflecting the exciting research base at Bristol. In your fourth year you will complete a physics project in one of our cutting-edge research areas.

Course Details - Modules

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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: GFC3

Institution code: B78

Campus Name: Main Site

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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

Standard offer: A*AA including A* in Mathematics and A in Physics. Contextual offer: AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics. Please visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

Standard Higher: AAAAA.

Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Science, Mathematics and Engineering, Science, or Science and Engineering. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 15 credits at Distinction in Mathematics, although more is recommended; and at least 12 credits at Distinction in Physics. The Mathematics units taken should include study of calculus, algebra and trigonometry. Plus either A in A-level Mathematics and A-level in Physics, or achieving the required level in the Bristol School of Mathematics maths test and interview. Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and Physics.

Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 6 at Higher Level in Physics. Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics. Please visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ or more information about contextual offers.

D*DD in Applied Science or Engineering plus either A in A-level Mathematics and A in A-level Physics, or achieving the required level in the Bristol School of Mathematics maths test and interview.

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.

European Baccalaureate offer: 88% overall, with 9.0 in Mathematics and 8.5 in Physics.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2022/maths/msci-maths-physics/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 10750.0 Year 1
EU 24700.0 Year 1
International 24700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Senate House
Tyndall Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bristol
BS8 1TH

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