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BSc (Hons) Physics at University of Kent

University of Kent, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A three-year Institute of Physics-accredited BSc covering core physics such as quantum mechanics, special relativity and electromagnetism, plus modern areas including photonics, materials science and applications of AI in the physical sciences. Students learn to use Python to analyse and present data from the first year.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; variants: year in industry (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 modules are Mathematics I and II, Introduction to Optics, Astronomy and Relativity, Laboratory and Programming Skills, Mechanics and Introduction to Waves, Fields and the Quantum World. Stage 2 includes Quantum and Atomic Physics, Electromagnetism and Relativity and Machine Learning for Natural Sciences, and Stage 3 includes Modern Optics and Photonics, Thermal and Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter Physics.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to organisations including BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Tesla Engineering, the NHS, MBDA, DSTL, Leonardo, AtkinsRealis and the European Southern Observatory, in roles such as data scientist, systems engineer, optical engineer, medical physicist, nuclear engineer, space mission scientist and teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBB / 104-120 UCAS points. A level: BBB including A level Mathematics at B (not Use of Mathematics). BTEC Nationals: DDM in Engineering. Other subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances. IB Diploma: 30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS tariff points including HL Maths/Maths Methods or HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 5. T level: Merit overall in Design, Surveying and Planning OR Engineering. Other subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. Access to HE Diploma: The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer would be to obtain Access to HE Diploma with 45 Credits at level 3 with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. A Science Access programme including Maths and Physics credits at Level 3 would be required. Contextual offers: A level BCC including A Level Mathematics at B (not Use of Mathematics); BTEC DMM in Engineering; IB 26 points in the IB Diploma or 104 UCAS tariff points including HL Maths/Maths Methods or HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 5. English language (international applicants): Good level, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. Examples: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language; IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature; A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

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