Chemical Physics BSc (Hons)
University of Bristol
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Join a University ranked #1 in the UK for Chemistry research and in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.The first year gives you a comprehensive grounding in chemistry, physics and mathematics. Later years focus on atomic and molecular science and its interdisciplinary applications.You will focus on areas at the interface between chemistry and physics, with less organic and synthetic chemistry and more physical ...Read more

Join a University ranked #1 in the UK for Chemistry research and in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.The first year gives you a comprehensive grounding in chemistry, physics and mathematics. Later years focus on atomic and molecular science and its interdisciplinary applications.You will focus on areas at the interface between chemistry and physics, with less organic and synthetic chemistry and more physical and non-synthetic inorganic chemistry. Similarly, there is very little nuclear and particle physics after your first year but an emphasis on materials science and nanoscience.As well as lectures and practical classes, small-group tutorials and workshops help develop your understanding of challenging and exciting concepts. You will undertake a project or scientific dissertation, working in a research group with an academic supervisor.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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48/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
16th
Physics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physics graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Physics graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
J
Jess
23 Feb 23

Best aspect is the city and location of campus makes it easy to explore. Worst is the online learning and asynchronous..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

i would recommend bristol university to anyone i think it provides you with really good job prospects, as bristol university is well known and has a really good name for it iself...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 36 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Standard offer: AAA including Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Contextual offer: ABB including Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics in any order.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/#contextual for more information about contextual offers.

Standard Higher: AAAAB including A in the science not taken for Advanced Higher

Advanced Higher: AA in two of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

Access to HE Diploma in Science (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 30 credits at Distinction from specified units in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry). Plus successful completion of a University of Bristol test and interview (or ABB at A-Level or equivalent in any order in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics).Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C.

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level, including 6, 5, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

DDD in either BTEC Engineering with Distinctions in four Physics units plus A at A-level in Mathematics and Chemistry OR BTEC Applied Science Extended Diploma with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units plus A at A-level in Mathematics and Physics.

Popular A-level subjects

Physics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
98%
Physics
97%
Chemistry
52%
Further Mathematics
40%
Biology
7%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£29,300 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£29,300 per year

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Jess
23 Feb 23
Chemical Physics BSc (Hons)
Best aspect is the city and location of campus makes it easy to explore. Worst is the online learning and asynchronous...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
i would recommend bristol university to anyone i think it provides you with really good job prospects, as bristol university is well known and has a really good name for it iself....
Read more
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