Theoretical Physics with Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Lancaster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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Taught jointly with Lancaster’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, our BSc degree in Theoretical Physics with Mathematics combines core physics and specialised theoretical physics subjects with classes in pure mathematics. This equips you with an understanding of the mathematical foundations of physics, for example, you will learn how quantum mechanics is underpinned by the powerful mathematical concept of a Hilbert space.In your first year you will cover the core of physics in modules ...Read more

Taught jointly with Lancaster’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, our BSc degree in Theoretical Physics with Mathematics combines core physics and specialised theoretical physics subjects with classes in pure mathematics. This equips you with an understanding of the mathematical foundations of physics, for example, you will learn how quantum mechanics is underpinned by the powerful mathematical concept of a Hilbert space.In your first year you will cover the core of physics in modules such as Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism, and the core of mathematics including geometry and calculus, numbers and relations, and probability.In years two and three, the core physics modules are complemented by courses from the Theoretical Physics scheme and mathematical topics such as group theory and differential equations.In your final year you also carry out an investigative group project, and have a choice of options such as Quantum Information and Advanced Gravity and Relativity.

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Mathematics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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65/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
Mathematics
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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%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£22,000
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physics graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Physics graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
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Owen
10 Jan 24

Lancaster is a tremendous university..Read more

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George
07 Dec 23

Fun atmosphere and engaging lecturers Could hold more events within weeks in Alexandra square rather than the same market every..Read more

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A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

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

A level Mathematics grade A and A level Physics grade A

with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL and Physics HL

May be considered alongside A level Mathematics and A level Physics

Popular A-level subjects

Physics

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

Mathematics
100%
Physics
98%
Chemistry
45%
Further Mathematics
42%
Biology
8%
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Mathematics

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

Mathematics
100%
Further Mathematics
78%
Physics
52%
Chemistry
27%
General Studies
9%
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Owen
10 Jan 24
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Lancaster is a tremendous university...
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George
07 Dec 23
Theoretical Physics with Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Fun atmosphere and engaging lecturers Could hold more events within weeks in Alexandra square rather than the same market every...
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Lancaster University
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Lancaster University is a highly rated public research university that stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation....

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Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
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