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Physics BSc Hons
Join one of the most respected Department of Physics in the country and enjoy the flexibility, choice and challenge of our BSc Physics degree.
In Years 1 and 2, the course provides a foundation in classical
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@RandomRoger
5th February 20
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Overall physics is pretty good. Your mate who got into Oxford will look down on you, and you'll swear you aren't bitter that St Andrews rejected your application, but when you're taught by Brian Cox none of that matters.
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Points of entry for Physics BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Physics and Astronomy and Physics at The University of Manchester
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.
A*,A*,A
Required subjects for Physics BSc Hons at The University of Manchester
A*A*A, including A* in both Physics and Mathematics.
If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year .
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
Typical Contextual Offer: A*AA, including Physics and Mathematics. The A* must be in Physics or Mathematics.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
UCAS points for current students on Physics and Astronomy and Physics at The University of Manchester
English language requirements
6.0
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With no less than 5.5 in each sub-test.
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member468324
19th April 22
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Had to teach myself nearly the whole course. No support if you haven’t done Further Maths. No student support, no DASS support, no career support or any sense of involvement from the university. So so many issues in welfare, lecturers being openly discriminant against poor students, head of pastoral care for year groups going for pints on campus over welfare meetings, it’s a mess. read more
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@RandomRoger
5th February 20
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Overall physics is pretty good. Your mate who got into Oxford will look down on you, and you'll swear you aren't bitter that St Andrews rejected your application, but when you're taught by Brian Cox none of that matters. read more
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member540727
25th July 19
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I studied for a masters degree at the University of Manchester. Given my time again I would never go back here, based on my experiences. The academics did not care one jot about my education. There were very few classes and my polite emails asking for help were ignored. I self-taught almost everything, which was extremely stressful. I actually received more help online from staff at other universities (I am not making this up!). All communication on my course had to go through the school office via their official email. As such, there were some lecturers on the course who I never saw in person. I did not feel like a student here, at all. I really regret not going to Surrey or Birmingham who have a more open and friendly approach with their students. In summary I did not receive an education at Manchester. It is a degree factory with unfriendly staff, both academic and clerical. read more
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cosmo93
7th July 19
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Honestly 4 of the hardest years of my life, but really benefitted coming out the other end. It is a course where the help is everywhere if you look for it, but it is exceptionally hard to come out with a really high end degree because of the intense workload. That's probably why it's so prestigious! The value for money is brilliant with world experts in physics on every corridor and also PhD students, getting teaching positions across the school to help bring a coherent teaching experience. They have been in your shoes recently and so have an empathy along with great insight into the course. The tutors are really good but some don't care. However the pastoral system in the school along with the fluid conscientiousness to student voice and representatives means that the school is always looking to improve, a modest but driven young Head of School who is always willing to help students. The staff understand how the students shape the school to some extent, even with the prestige. read more
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member438781
1st June 19
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Good good good good good I guess? read more
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member1027654
22nd August 17
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Just be prepared for a tough course! Physics is not easy and some modules are harder than others, and some are taught better too. If you're serious about it and you work hard then you will be fine :) just expect to be challenged! read more
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member1126053
10th March 17
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
It's a physics degree at Manchester, what else are you gonna expect? read more
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7756564
7th September 16
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Too many students, no prestige factor, tutors don't care as you are one of many. read more
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member423878
2nd September 16
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I actually study Physics with study in europe but this website doesn't have it on here for some reason. Love being able to study french alongside physics, the uni has links with fantastic french unis too for me to study abroad in 3rd year. read more
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member11107987
3rd May 24
Physics with Astrophysics, MPhys FullTime
When I applied for this course, I didn't quite realise that a physics degree doesn't make you as employable as an engineering degree for instance. They always say that you have many career options - but what they don't mention is that that's because you have a little knowledge in a lot of fields, but without the specialist knowledge employers usually prefer. read more
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Tom Jeffers
16th April 24
Mathematics and Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
The personal tutor doesn't do anything and is a waste of time seeing them. Everything else is good but I didn't enjoy my course because it was so hard (maths and physics) read more
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member8104472
18th March 24
Physics, MPhys Hons FullTime
Course itself is hard but I'm glad to have help from peers read more
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member13104370
16th March 24
Physics with Astrophysics, MPhys FullTime
I love this course. Some modules related to astro is amazing. read more
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member6101712
22nd February 24
Mathematics and Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
The Physics modules are much harder than the Maths ones. Some of the applied Maths courses aren't very interesting. Overall most of the course content is very interesting and the job prospects are pretty good. read more
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member8101596
21st February 24
Physics with Astrophysics, MPhys FullTime
I think most degrees aren't worse the ridiculous tuition price. As for the course, astrophysics content is often taught in a random-feeling fashion - some modules bounce from topic to topic with little of the logical and natural flow of other courses. read more
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member1289292
25th July 23
Physics, MPhys Hons FullTime
Physics is important for your study... if you want to understand this subject well and apply phd, you should get a high score.. read more
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member689281
25th July 23
Physics, MPhys Hons FullTime
Really enjoyable subject, amazing selection of courses on offer read more
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member1188173
27th June 23
Physics with Theoretical Physics, MPhys Hons FullTime
Difficult course but a good challenge. Great teaching staff and excellent facilities. read more
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member487435
11th June 23
Physics, MPhys Hons FullTime
Great teaching and nice people. read more
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member468324
19th April 22
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Had to teach myself nearly the whole course. No support if you haven’t done Further Maths. No student support, no DASS support, no career support or any sense of involvement from the university. So so many issues in welfare, lecturers being openly discriminant against poor students, head of pastoral care for year groups going for pints on campus over welfare meetings, it’s a mess. read more
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member1066843
3rd March 22
Physics with Theoretical Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
So far, my experience in the University and Physics has been amazing. There are people who are professionals in their fields and are associated with CERN, fermilab and LIGO. read more
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@RandomRoger
5th February 20
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Overall physics is pretty good. Your mate who got into Oxford will look down on you, and you'll swear you aren't bitter that St Andrews rejected your application, but when you're taught by Brian Cox none of that matters. read more
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member1044678
8th January 20
Mathematics and Physics, FullTime
course can be watched online too saved me read more
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member540727
25th July 19
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I studied for a masters degree at the University of Manchester. Given my time again I would never go back here, based on my experiences. The academics did not care one jot about my education. There were very few classes and my polite emails asking for help were ignored. I self-taught almost everything, which was extremely stressful. I actually received more help online from staff at other universities (I am not making this up!). All communication on my course had to go through the school office via their official email. As such, there were some lecturers on the course who I never saw in person. I did not feel like a student here, at all. I really regret not going to Surrey or Birmingham who have a more open and friendly approach with their students. In summary I did not receive an education at Manchester. It is a degree factory with unfriendly staff, both academic and clerical. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
cosmo93
7th July 19
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Honestly 4 of the hardest years of my life, but really benefitted coming out the other end. It is a course where the help is everywhere if you look for it, but it is exceptionally hard to come out with a really high end degree because of the intense workload. That's probably why it's so prestigious! The value for money is brilliant with world experts in physics on every corridor and also PhD students, getting teaching positions across the school to help bring a coherent teaching experience. They have been in your shoes recently and so have an empathy along with great insight into the course. The tutors are really good but some don't care. However the pastoral system in the school along with the fluid conscientiousness to student voice and representatives means that the school is always looking to improve, a modest but driven young Head of School who is always willing to help students. The staff understand how the students shape the school to some extent, even with the prestige. read more
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member438781
1st June 19
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Good good good good good I guess? read more
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member636461
10th March 19
Physics with Theoretical Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I'm honestly not even on this course but your website doesn't have the foundation courses listed read more
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member1027654
22nd August 17
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Just be prepared for a tough course! Physics is not easy and some modules are harder than others, and some are taught better too. If you're serious about it and you work hard then you will be fine :) just expect to be challenged! read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
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member1126053
10th March 17
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
It's a physics degree at Manchester, what else are you gonna expect? read more
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7756564
7th September 16
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Too many students, no prestige factor, tutors don't care as you are one of many. read more
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member423878
2nd September 16
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I actually study Physics with study in europe but this website doesn't have it on here for some reason. Love being able to study french alongside physics, the uni has links with fantastic french unis too for me to study abroad in 3rd year. read more
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member717222
21st October 15
Physics with Theoretical Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Provided me with the tools I need for both a career in physics and a good job. read more
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