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Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time with year in industry
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Course summary

Gain a solid foundation in modern physics, covering essential topics such as classical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, relativity and solid-state physics
Our MPhys degree gives you the opportunity to work on a real-world collaborative, open-ended theoretical physics research project. Gain first-hand experience of how modern research works and develop your skills as a professional researcher
You’ll focus on modern theoretical physics methods and applications, equipping you with the knowledge and skills for addressing contemporary challenges in the field
Benefit from access to advanced research facilities including clean rooms, a helium liquefier, a water tank, amplified ultra-fast laser systems, and a suite of instruments for imaging biological materials
From day one, you will develop skills that are highly valued by employers such as data analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific programming and science communication.

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
F331
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - AAA

Excluding General Studies. At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DDD

Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve Grades A and B in A Level Mathematics and Physics.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade OR 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit grade. All applicants require 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Maths and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Physics or 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Physics and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Maths.

Scottish Higher - AABBB - AAAAB

At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABC - AAB

At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 36 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 36-32 or 666 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have at least one HL6 and one HL5 in Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Physics.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.

For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our website. http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

Learn more on the University of Exeter website

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
EU£31200Year 1
International£31200Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/

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