Physics with Biophysics BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The BSc in Physics with Biophysics programme at the University of Exeter will give you a solid understanding of modern physics, while at the same time, it will develop your professional skills and will prepare you for your future career as a physicist. Our Physics with Biophysics programmes focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provide a balanced understanding of modern biophysical applications, from the physical foundation of biological systems, to imaging techniques applied to ...Read more

The BSc in Physics with Biophysics programme at the University of Exeter will give you a solid understanding of modern physics, while at the same time, it will develop your professional skills and will prepare you for your future career as a physicist. Our Physics with Biophysics programmes focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provide a balanced understanding of modern biophysical applications, from the physical foundation of biological systems, to imaging techniques applied to biological systems. Our programmes, fully accredited by the Institute of Physics, are carefully designed around a skills development roadmap, that starts in day one, and continues across the whole degree. Stage by stage, you will develop your understanding of classical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, relativity, solid state physics, and many other aspects of modern Physics. In parallel, and through our carefully designed skills development curriculum, you will become proficient at fundamental professional and highly employable skills like experimental physics, data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, science communication, and scientific programming.Since Physics is an inherently collaborative discipline, the final year of the programme also involves substantial open-ended project work. BSc students undertake two one-term extended projects, which may be experimental or theoretical in nature. You will have the opportunity to undertake team-based work tackling real-world problems, and have the chance to develop your ability to communicate the results of complex investigations to a variety of audiences in different ways.

WUSCA ranking:
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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15th
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14th
What students say
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Daniel
13 Dec 24

Great facilities but can be complicated to access them. Staff are excellent and helpful is always available for anything...Read more

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Caitlin
07 Jan 24

The campus is lovely, it's easy to feel comfortable there. The lecturers are mostly welcoming and willing to help. There are a lot of wealthier people at the university,..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB - AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABC - AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 36 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade OR 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit grade. All applicants require 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Maths and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Physics or 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Physics and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Maths.

Applicants will be considered with IB 36-32 or 666 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have at least one HL6 and one HL5 in Maths and Physics.

Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve Grades A and B in A Level Mathematics and Physics.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£30,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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

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

£30,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£30900 Per year

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Daniel
13 Dec 24
MSc Physics
Great facilities but can be complicated to access them. Staff are excellent and helpful is always available for anything....
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Caitlin
07 Jan 24
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The campus is lovely, it's easy to feel comfortable there. The lecturers are mostly welcoming and willing to help. There are a lot of wealthier people at the university,...
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University of Exeter
Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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