- UCAS course code
- FG31
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Mathematics and Physics
Duration: 3 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: FG31 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: A*A*A including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: A*AA including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Course overview
- Explore both mathematics and physics in depth, covering a wide range of topics across each discipline, allowing you to discover and pursue your passions.
- In physics, we're ranked joint 1st in the UK for research by REF (2021) and ARWU (2024) named us 2nd in the UK and Top 10 globally. In maths, we are Top 10 in the UK (QS Rankings 2023).
- Study at a university with outstanding facilities, including: the Alan Turing Building, which has been purpose-built for mathematics study; the Schuster Building, the home of physics at Manchester; the world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory; and much more.
- Benefit from our excellent links with employers, including an annual maths-specific careers fair and an employer interview programme.
- Follow in the footsteps of world-changing mathematicians such as Alan Turing, and study in a Physics Department associated with no fewer than 13 Nobel Prize winners.
A study experience that makes a difference
We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.
- Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
- Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
- Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.
You will explore the following goals in your course:
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 13: Climate action
Open days
The University holds undergraduate open days regularly, giving you the opportunity to find out more about our courses, the support we offer, and our facilities. Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is all about. Find out about our upcoming open days .
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Physics & Astronomy
- Contact name
- Admissions Office
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 161 306 0888
- ug.physics@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.physics.manchester.ac.uk/
- School/Faculty overview
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Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality. Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
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