BSc Physics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A three-year IOP-accredited BSc in Physics with hands-on laboratory work and programming classes from the start.

Department: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years one and two cover fundamental theories such as heat, motion and quantum mechanics; year three offers specialist pathways (particle and nuclear physics, quantum technologies, computational physics, or biophysics, materials and devices) and a research project in areas such as industrial group work, physics education or the Quantum Information Laboratory.

Career pathways

Graduates work in areas including research and development, computing and software development, and data science, such as renewable energy, medical treatments, quantum telecommunications and space.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: AAB; including Maths and Physics + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including Maths and Physics + B in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6, 5 (in any order) in HL Maths and Physics; 33, with 5 in HL Maths and Physics, and B in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: Not accepted. BTEC Diploma: Not accepted. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AABBB + AB in Maths and Physics. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA in Maths and Physics. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (all in Maths/Physics units) and 9 at Merit. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels ABB including Maths and Physics + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,670 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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