PHYSICS FACULTY OF SCIENCE


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MSci Physics with International Experience A-levels A*AA (AAB†


) IB 38 (34† )


Physics is an inherently international activity, carried out by scientists based in institutions throughout the world, sometimes competing and often collaborating. This degree will give you an early introduction to this key aspect of physics. It offers you the chance to combine in- depth training as a physicist with the experience of living and working as a researcher overseas.


You will follow, broadly, the structure of the MSci Physics course and spend your third year overseas. During this year you follow a programme agreed with a tutor at Bristol and work in English at a partner university abroad. You will spend most of your time taking advantage of opportunities available locally, which may mean carrying out a full-time research project as part of a research team at the host university. You will continue to study core physics via distance learning in readiness for returning to Bristol for your final year.


MSci Physics with Study in Continental Europe A-levels A*AA (AAB†


) IB 38 (34† )


This degree generally follows the structure of the MSci Physics course, with language units in years one and two before spending your third year studying physics at a partner university in Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to experience life as a physicist in a European country. You will study physics units that parallel, as far as possible, the third year of the Bristol degree course and will then return to Bristol in the fourth year to complete your MSci degree.


MSci Theoretical Physics A-levels A*AA (AAB†


) IB 38 (34† )


Theoretical physics aims to understand and predict phenomena in the physical world based on a conceptual and mathematical understanding of the laws of the universe.


This degree will give you the same thorough physics grounding as our MSci Physics, focusing on the theoretical approach, with advanced courses in later years on topics such as quantum physics, quantum information, relativistic field theory and condensed matter physics. The course incorporates a higher level of mathematics and less laboratory work than MSci Physics.


BSc/MSci Physics and Philosophy A-levels A*AA (AAB†


) IB 38 (34† )


In the first year of this course you will study physics, maths and philosophical topics such as metaphysics, logic, the theory of knowledge and ethics. As well as mandatory units in both subjects, you will be able to choose units that particularly interest you. Units on this course might include Quantum Mechanics, Normativity, Nanophysics, Biophysics, Stellar Structure and Evolution, Philosophy of Psychology, and Philosophy and History of Medicine.


Single Honours BSc Physics 3 years


BSc Physics with a Preliminary Year of Study 4 years


BSc Physics with Astrophysics 3 years


MSci Physics 4 years


MSci Physics with Astrophysics 4 years


MSci Physics with Innovation


MSci Physics with Industrial Experience 4 years


MSci Physics with International Experience 4 years


MSci Physics with Study in Continental Europe 4 years


MSci Theoretical Physics 4 years Joint Honours


F300 F308


F3F5 F303


F3FM p104


F305 F307


F304 F340


BSc Physics and Philosophy 3 years FV35 MSci Physics and Philosophy 4 years FVH5 BSc/MSci Mathematics and Physics p112


Academic entry requirements


The University recognises a wide range of UK and international qualifications for admission; for further details please see p48


Typical standard offer for BSc/MSci Physics


A-levels A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics


IB Diploma 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics and Physics


Typical contextual offer† Physics


for BSc/MSci


A-levels AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics


IB Diploma 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics and Physics


Other requirements


GCSE Standard literacy requirement (C in GCSE English or equivalent) English language profile E (see p48)


†Contextual offer; see p46


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