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Physics BSc Hons

Physics and Astronomy and Physics at

Northumbria University

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LOCATION

Main Site

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Yes

Physics BSc Hons

Understanding the world around us, from the smallest particle to the largest galaxy with BSc (Hons) Physics

Physicists are problem solvers, future shapers, and at Northumbria we empower our Physics

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How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Physics BSc Hons

Year 1

Entry requirements for Physics and Astronomy and Physics at Northumbria University

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Physics BSc Hons at Northumbria University

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo Subject Requirements: Applicants will need Grade B in A-level Mathematics and Physics, or recognised equivalents. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: There are no additional requirements for this course. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

UCAS points for current students on Physics and Astronomy and Physics at Northumbria University

Asked for: 112 UCAS Tariff points

How good is this course?

Most relevant Student Reviews for Physics at Northumbria University

member959981
11th June 21

Physics, MPhys FullTime

Excellent course and staff for learning read more

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member1359914
10th June 21

Physics, MPhys FullTime

Teaching ability is mixed. Some excellent, most good and some terrible. There isn’t a lot of range on the course. I have only been able to pick one module and I had only 3 choices. Prepare for a large amount of programming (MATLAB) and prepare to learn how to do it yourself because in my 4 years of using MATLAB I haven’t had one lecturer who’s taught it well read more

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ewanmatheson
16th March 20

Physics, MPhys FullTime

The variety of areas covered by the physics programme will arm you with the tools to venture into any technical discipline of your choosing. For me, I studied two years before going on placement with PepsiCo on a soft matter phyisics role working on food physics, then finished my degree with a project on thin film photovoltaics and have graduated to PhD in solid state hydrogen storage materials. All of these endevours I could not have done if it wasnt for the variety of discipline associated with northumbria physics. read more

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Lucasiago3
6th March 17

Physics, MPhys FullTime

It is a good course and enjoyable, especially in the first year however in the second and third years, there seems to be a much heavier maths and theoretical focus with very little content on space in the second year, regardless of which option you pick. Most of the lecturers are excellent and approachable however some can struggle to communicate clearly at times, there are also few English tutors. read more

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