Program Overview

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Introduction to Engineering Physics BSc (Hons)

The Engineering Physics BSc (Hons) degree at Loughborough University applies physical principles to engineering and technology, equipping students with the fundamentals of physics and drawing on the university's well-established expertise in engineering. This degree combines the core physics course with streamed engineering content, selected at the end of Year 1, to ensure a strong development in the chosen engineering specialization.

Overview of the Course

Our BSc Engineering Physics degree is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in physics and engineering, enabling them to engineer solutions to real-world problems. The course offers streams in materials engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical and manufacturing engineering, allowing students to specialize in their area of interest.

What's the Difference Between MPhys and BSc?

The MPhys programmes offer a competitive edge in the job market due to their advanced content, highlighting commitment and specialized knowledge. The MPhys programmes include an extended research project, allowing deep exploration and potential contributions to human knowledge. For careers needing deep physics understanding and research capability, an MPhys bolsters prospects. While a BSc partially meets Chartered Physicist and Chartered Scientist requirements, MPhys fully satisfies them.

Why Choose Loughborough University?

• £17m: You'll have access to our £17M STEMLab facility.
• £4m: Investment in new physics laboratories.
• All eligible courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Why Study This Course?

We offer the combined study of physics and engineering with practical hands-on application in our state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities at one of the UK's leading universities for engineering.

Innovative Programme

• Our degrees were completely redesigned in 2019, making use of the latest research in good teaching practice and ensuring our students develop the skills they need in the modern world.

Authentic Teaching and Assessment

• Our teaching philosophy emphasizes relevant and meaningful activities to prepare you for the future.

Support You Can Rely On

• All our staff have an open-door policy, you don’t need to make an appointment to drop in to see us. We also offer one-to-one tutoring, dedicated mathematics support, and weekly peer-assisted learning sessions.

Master Coding

• Coding is an immensely valuable skill, we will take you right from the basics – with no prior knowledge needed - to being proficient in multiple programming languages.

Real-World Skills

• Gain experience in electronics prototyping, systems design, project management, computer-aided design, 3D printing, big data science, and AI.

Exploratory Laboratories

• Life doesn’t come with a recipe book, and neither do our practical modules! Instead, you will have time to experiment, follow your own interests, and cultivate both physics-based and transferable skills utilizing our modern facilities.

Connect with Employers

• All of our degrees offer a paid placement year in industry and experience working on industry-defined research and development projects.

Contribute to Ground-Breaking Research

• You will be taught by internationally renowned staff who are experts in their field and have the opportunity to conduct research in our state-of-the-art research labs.

Course Structure

The course is structured over 3 or 4 years, with the option to include a placement year. The first year provides a foundation in physics and mathematics, while subsequent years allow for specialization in the chosen engineering stream.

Year 1

• Compulsory modules include Mathematics for Physics I, Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics, Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice, Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics, and Methods, Philosophy and Frontiers of Physical Science.

Year 2

• Compulsory modules include Mathematics for Physics II, Core Physics III: Quantum Physics, Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry, and Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation.
• Stream-specific modules are also taken in this year.

Final Year

• Compulsory modules include Group Project and Physics Final Year Project.
• Optional modules are available, including Advanced Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum, Nuclear Physics, Photonics, Medical Physics, High Energy Particle Physics, and Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets.

How You'll Study

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Supervision
• Workshops
• Laboratory work
• Practical sessions

How You'll Be Assessed

• Depending on the nature of the material, some modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination (for example 25% coursework and 75% examination), whilst other modules are assessed by 100% coursework or 100% by examination.
• Coursework is based on a variety of tasks including individual essays, projects, laboratory work, contribution in tutorials, group work, and presentations.

Placement Year

• By undertaking a year on professional placement or working in industry, you will gain an additional award alongside your final qualification. If you undertake a professional placement year you will gain a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or if you complete a year in industry you will gain a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS).
• Taking advantage of working in industry for a year is a perfect way to gain invaluable practical experience employers are seeking from graduates.

Entry Requirements

• To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below.
• The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University’s general entry requirements which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications, and minimum English language requirements.

General Entry Requirements

• The University’s admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

Contextual Admissions

• The University’s admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

Country-Specific Requirements

• Requirements vary by country, including:
  • Australia: Typical offers are based on the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Typically, we would require a score between 85.00 and 94.00.
  • Austria: The Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) and Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSO) are both acceptable qualifications for direct entry into first year undergraduate courses.
  • Bahrain: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Bangladesh: Students taking the Higher Secondary Certificate will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Belgium: The Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) and Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSO) are both acceptable qualifications for direct entry into first year undergraduate courses.
  • Brazil: Students taking the Brazilian High School Certificate will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Brunei: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
  • Bulgaria: For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we would typically ask for an overall score ranging from 5.3 to 6.0 overall with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Canada: Typical offers for students from Canada are based on having completed Grade 12.
  • China: Students taking the Senior Middle Examinations will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Croatia: For students taking the Croatian Matura (Svjedodžba o Maturi), we typically require an average score between 4.0 and 5.0.
  • Cyprus: The Apolytirion is not accepted for direct entry to the University when studied on its own.
  • Czech Republic: For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we typically require an overall score ranging from 2.00 to 1.00 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Denmark: For students taking the Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX), typical offers range from 8.0 to 10.5 in the weighted average mark from the STX.
  • Egypt: Students who have studied the Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Estonia: For students taking the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus, we typically require a high average grade between 4.3 and 4.8 as well as an average percentage between 77% and 90% from best 4 state exams.
  • European Baccalaureate: For students taking the European Baccalaureate, we typically require an overall average mark between 78% and 88% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Faroe Islands: Students taking the Studentsprógv would normally be required to achieve a score between 8.0 and 10.5 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Finland: For students taking the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen, typical offer requirements would normally be based on achievement in best 4 subjects.
  • France: For students taking the new French Baccalauréat Général (assessed from 2021 onwards), we typically require an overall result between 13.0 – 15.5 with results of 14-15 in two speciality subjects.
  • Germany: Students taking the typically require an overall score ranging from 1.3 to 2.0 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Ghana: Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Greece: Students taking the Greek Apolyterion are normally required to also take the Panhellenic Exams.
  • Hong Kong: Typical offers for students taking the vary by course and range from ‘5, 4, 4’ – ‘5*, 5, 5’ from best 3 subjects.
  • Hungary: For students taking the Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány), we typically require an average ranging from 70% to 83% from best 5 subjects which must include at least 2 higher level exams.
  • Iceland: For students taking the Stúdentspróf, we typically require an overall grade between 8.0 and 9.3 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • India: Typical offers are based on the Standard XII school leaving qualifications.
  • Indonesia: Students who have studied the Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Ireland: Students who have taken the Leaving Certificate under the new grading system (post 2016) would normally be required to achieve 5 higher level passes with grades ranging from H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 to H1 H1 H2 H2 H2.
  • Israel: For students taking the Bagrut, we would require students to have studied at least 21 study units.
  • Italy: For students taking the Diploma di Esamo di Stato, we typically require an overall score ranging from 85% to 98% overall.
  • Japan: Students taking the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Jordan: Students taking the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Kazakhstan: Typical offers for students from Kazakhstan are based on the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Kenya: Students taking the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Kuwait: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Latvia: For students taking the Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību, we typically require a high average grade between 9.2 and 10.0 as well as an average between 87% and 95% from best 4 state exams.
  • Lebanon: Students taking the Baccalauréat Général will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Lithuania: For students taking the Brandos Atestatas, typical offers generally range from 9.0 to 10.0 overall.
  • Malaysia: For students taking either the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) or the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM), we would typically require grades ranging from AAA-BBB from best 3 (core) subjects excluding general studies.
  • Malta: For students taking the Advanced Matriculation Exam, typical offers would normally be based on achievement in 2 advanced level subjects (typically between BB and AA) and 3 intermediate level subjects excluding Systems of Knowledge (typically between BCC and AAA).
  • Netherlands: For students taking the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), typical offers range from 6.6 to 7.4 average from the VWO with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • New Zealand: For students taking the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3, typical offers will be based on overall achievement in the NCEA plus a required number of credits achieved at the next level up.
  • Nigeria: Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Norway: For students taking the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring, typical offers range from 4.00 to 5.25 average of all Final Assessment Grades.
  • Oman: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Pakistan: Students taking the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Poland: For students taking the new Matura, typical offers are based on average achievement from 3 extended level exams and offers normally range from 75% to 85% overall.
  • Portugal: Students taking the Diploma de Ensino Secundário would normally be required to achieve a score between 16 and 18 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Qatar: Students taking the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (Senior School Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Romania: For students taking the Diploma de Bacalaureat, typical offers range from 8.6 to 9.4 overall.
  • Russia: Students taking the Certificate of Unified State Examination will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Saudi Arabia: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Singapore: For students with Singapore A Levels, typical offers normally range from BBC to AAA from three H2 Level subjects and offers are typically one grade lower than the typical A Level requirement as stated in the undergraduate prospectus due to the comparative difficulty.
  • Slovakia: For students taking the Slovakian Matura (Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške), typical offers range from 2.00 to 1.00 average from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Slovenia: For students taking the Maturitetno Spričevalo, we typically require an overall total score of between 22 and 30 out of 34.
  • South Africa: For students taking the National Senior Certificate (NSC), typical offers range from 6,6,6,6,6 to 7,7,7,7,7 from the best 5 subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
  • South Korea: Students taking the High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Spain: For students taking the Titulo de Bachillerato, we typically require an overall score of 7.50 – 9.50.
  • Sri Lanka: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
  • Sweden: For students tasking the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola, typical offers are normally based on an average score from 2500 credits with an ‘A’ counting as 20 points, a ‘B’ counting as 17.5 points, a ‘C’ counting as 15 points etc.
  • Switzerland: Students taking the following qualifications would be considered for direct entry to undergraduate courses: Certificat de Maturité, Attestato di Maturità. Typical offer requirements are based on average achievement from best 12 subjects and offers typically range from 4.8 to 5.5.
  • Taiwan: Students taking the Senior High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Tanzania: The Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) is acceptable for entry into the first year of undergraduate courses.
  • Thailand: Students taking the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • The Caribbean: For students taking the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), we typically require a range from ‘2, 2, 2’ to ‘1, 1, 1’ achieved from three 2-unit exams with specific subject marks required by some courses.
  • The Gulf: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Turkey: For students taking the Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Fen Lisesi (Science High School Diploma), will typically require a pass mark of higher than 80%.
  • Uganda: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
  • Ukraine: Students taking the Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu/Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • United Arab Emirates: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • United States of America: For students studying in the USA, typical offers for entry onto undergraduate level courses are based on obtaining 3.2/4.0 GPA in the High School Graduation Diploma, in addition to a combination of any three of the following: Advanced Placement (AP) Exam, IB Higher Levels, College level class credit, Honors classes.
  • Vietnam: Students who have studied the Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học will need to complete an appropriate Foundation Year.
  • Zambia: Students who have studied the General Certificate of Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
  • Zimbabwe: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

• UK fees: Full-time course per annum: £9,535
• International fees: Full-time course per annum: £30,700
• Placement year: Approximately 20% of the full-time fee

Your Future Career

A degree in Engineering Physics can lead to many and varied career opportunities. We strive to develop knowledge and practical abilities in our students that are valued in the workplace, including interpersonal and presentation skills.

Career Support Services

Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.

Companies Students Have Worked for After Graduating

Physics graduates have been successful in following a wide range of exciting and rewarding career paths.

Examples of Job Titles

• Research Scientist
• Automation Engineer
• Medical Electronics Technician

Companies

• Atomic Weapons Establishment
• CGI Group
• BAE Systems
• DSTL
• Laser Quantum
• Martin-Baker Aircraft Company
• NHS
• Rolls-Royce
• Williams Formula 1
• Ministry of Defence

Compare Our Course Stats at Discover Uni

• 90% say staff value students' views and opinions about the course
• 88% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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