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Physics with Climate Science
- MPhys (Hons)
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- Full-time
- 22/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Interested in advancing humanity’s understanding of climate change and our impact on the natural environment? Curious about how advanced space and airborne technology can improve our ability to predict weather or the impact of pollution? If so, Physics with Climate Science is for you.
The laws of physics govern the behaviour of the sea and atmosphere and their interactions with the land. Climate science is the study of all these, the natural and human-induced processes that drive environmental changes, and their effect on our living planet. In this degree, you’ll cover a range of climate and environmental topics, alongside the fundamentals of physics and maths.
As a Physics with Climate Science student, you will acquire an appreciation of the scope and impact of modern physics and the use of mathematics, computing and experimentation to solve important real-world problems, and develop specialised knowledge in climate science.
All our Physics students study the same core of physics and maths, based on the Institute of Physics (IOP) `fundamental areas of physics’. This includes classical mechanics, waves and fields, electromagnetism, special relativity, thermodynamics, quantum and atomic physics.
By choosing the Physics with Climate Science degree you will study these alongside specialist climate science options and take part in research projects covering the major areas of climate science research. The School of Physics and Astronomy hosts the Earth Observation Science (EOS) research group and the headquarters of the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO). We are an international hub for Earth observation research, using sophisticated instruments in space and in the atmosphere to understand some of today’s greatest challenges such as climate change and air pollution.
What's the difference?
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Our three-year BSc degrees provide an excellent route to a very wide range of careers in industry and business
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Our four-year MPhys degrees are aimed at students considering a career or further training in scientific research
Transfer between BSc and MPhys degrees is possible during your first and second years (subject to meeting the required end-of-year mark). It is also possible to transfer between different Physics degrees as long as you have taken the required number of options. Staff in the School will be available to offer help and advice.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- MPhys (Hons) • Full-time • 4 to 5 years
Start dates
- 22/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F331
- Institution code:
- L34
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
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- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- L34
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - AAB
including Mathematics and Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
in Science or Engineering, plus grade B in Mathematics at A-Level.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Diploma in relevant subject with at least 45 credits at Level 3, including a minimum of 30 credits in Physics and Maths at Distinction.
Scottish Higher - AABBBB
Grade A required in Mathematics and Physics.
AS
2 AS Levels accepted in place of 1 A-Level, must be alongside Mathematics and Physics A-Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a relevant subject. Will consider when combined with A-Level Mathematics. Contact seadmissions@le.ac.uk for further advice.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted when combined with Mathematics and Physics A-Levels.
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
including Mathematics and Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
To include:
5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics
OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics.
OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted)
HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
ABB from two A-levels including Mathematics and Physics and the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma Skills Challenge.
Extended Project
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3
including H2 in Mathematics and Physics.
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme of study and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous examination results.
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.
The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must apply for an eligible course and meet specific criteria.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 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
The tuition fee for home students is reviewed annually and for the academic year 2025/6 it is £9,535. The fee for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation, subject to government regulations. The inflation rate used will be RPIX, which includes all the items in the Retail Price Index, excluding mortgage payments. For your information, the inflation rate used by the Government when increasing the tuition fee from £9,250 to £9,535 was 3.1%.
Fees for international students can be found on the individual course pages. https://le.ac.uk/courses
For further information about fees and funding please see the following page of the University website: https://le.ac.uk/student-life/undergraduates/fees-funding
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