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BSc (Hons) Theoretical Physics at University of Hull

University of Hull, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An accredited degree giving the mathematical tools to understand modern physics from the sub-atomic to the cosmological scale, with data science skills in Python and weekly tutorials in the first two years.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Classical and Quantum Physics, Electromagnetism and Differential Equations, Experimental and Computational Methods for Physics, Astronomy and Optics, Properties of Matter and Concepts in Quantum Mechanics, and Waves and Vector Calculus.

Career pathways

Research and development, telecommunications, IT, data science, laser systems engineering, medical physics, nuclear engineering and finance; graduates work at Rolls-Royce, Thales, QinetiQ and NPL. The degree meets the educational requirements towards Chartered Physicist status.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points (BSc route) or 104-120 UCAS points depending on the course option. Contextual offer: 96 UCAS points. Foundation-year entry route: 48 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications (A levels, BTEC or equivalent), with an essay and/or interview. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

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