Physics MPhys (Hons) with professional placement, research placement or study abroad
Program Overview
This is a five-year physics degree program commencing in September 2024. Graduates with this degree will work in a wide range of careers in academia or as researchers in a variety of fields including energy, finance, or the telecommunications industry. Assessment through coursework, projects, or examinations focuses mostly on problem-solving, teamwork, and research skills; additional support is available for career placement opportunities. This innovative program is enriched by practical, hands-on learning using well-equipped teaching or advanced research labs.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course lasts 5 years. It starts in September 2024 and ends in 2029. Welcome week starts on 23 September 2024.
Assessment:
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These include closed and open-book examinations, problem-solving assignments, laboratory and computing assessments, project reports and presentations. 70 to 75% of your course will be assessed through examinations. 25 to 30% will be assessed through coursework, including practical work. The balance of assessment methods will vary throughout your degree. In your final year, you will carry out a project. You will primarily be assessed as an individual but may also be assessed as part of a group.
Teaching:
Contact hours Timetabled contact hours, which may be made up of lectures, problem-solving sessions, tutorials and laboratory classes, vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically between 18 and 22 hours a week in your first year. The significant majority of contact hours over the duration of your course will be in person, and this will be enhanced by some online delivery which will constitute a smaller proportion of these contact hours, depending on your programme of study, year of study and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by additional activities such as a small number of online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials. The amount of timetabled sessions on campus in later years may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work – this may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a year. Independent learning In addition to timetabled contact hours, you are expected to undertake independent learning and assessment activities. Typically, this might be around 13 – 22 hours per week in your first year, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. After your first year, the emphasis on independent learning becomes greater, for example in your final year project.
Careers:
With the combination of an analytical approach and practical problem-solving skills, physics graduates are in strong demand by employers. You'll be able to work in a wide range of careers in physics and beyond, such as: R&D Engineering Finance IT Telecommunications Renewable energies Many of our graduates also go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.
Other:
All our courses give you experience of a range of professional skills to add to your CV, including problem-solving, communications, teamwork and research. We also have staff dedicated to supporting you in your search for a placement or a graduate job, including offering CV workshops and practice interviews. Use of specialist facilities We also have strong links to research facilities and observatories in the UK and around the world.
Tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student. Tuition fee loans Read more about tuition fee loans Scholarships and bursaries This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back. Read more about bursaries and scholarships Other payment options You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. Budgeting You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks. Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.
University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
Entry Requirements:
Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying physics. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. You will need a strong performance in both Mathematics and Physics as part of your entry qualifications. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through: Origin of qualifications Select the country where your qualification comes from. Australia Belgium Bulgaria Canada China Croatia Cyprus Denmark European Baccalaureate France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Lithuania Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America British qualifications A level Typical offer A AA A AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). Further Mathematics is not required for this course. If you do study Further Mathematics, you must still achieve A in both Maths and Physics. A level Contextual offer AAA or A AB AAA or A AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us. A level Alternative offer AAA or A AB We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. AAA or A AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics plus one of: grade A in an EPQ or IEPQ grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate grade A in AS level Further Mathematics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject) grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include A level Further Mathematics an appropriate grade in any other project qualification we recognise International Baccalaureate Typical offer 7, 6, 6 at HL International Baccalaureate Diploma 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics. Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma. Standard Level in essential subjects. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying either Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics or either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered. Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications. Your remaining qualifications must include sufficient Physical Science content. International Baccalaureate Certificates If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma programme, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered. If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered. Read more about how we consider IB Certificates. Your remaining qualifications must include sufficient Physical Science content. International Baccalaureate Contextual offer 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 at HL International Baccalaureate Diploma 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us. Standard Level in essential subjects. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying either Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics or either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer D DD plus A at A level BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF) D DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We are able to consider BTEC qualifications in Applied Science and you need to have studied as many units in Physical Science as possible. Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process. BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered. Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. Your remaining qualifications will need to include sufficient Physics or Physical Science units. T level Typical offer Scottish Highers Typical offer AA in Advanced Highers AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers. Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers Access to HE Diploma Typical offer 39 credits at Distinction A pass in the Access to HE Diploma in Science or Science and Engineering, with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction. This must include 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Mathematics units and 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Physics units. You will need to have studied Mathematics graded units worth at least 12 credits (including Calculus) and Physics graded units worth at least 12 credits, and your Access course specification will be reviewed thoroughly when we are considering your application. Most recent successful applicants have studied a significant amount of Mathematics independently, or completed
