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Our institution boasts a distinguished legacy of academic excellence and pioneering discoveries. The School of Physics and Astronomy gained global recognition when Professor Sir Peter Mansfield received the 2003 Nobel Prize for developing Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanners, a revolutionary technology that has benefited over 500 million people globally. Currently, our quantum technology research is transforming neurological disorder diagnosis and treatment methods. We're also leading innovative studies on dark energy - the mysterious phenomenon driving the universe's accelerating expansion.Our academic programs provide extensive elective options, allowing students to discover new physics domains and focus on their preferred specialties. The curriculum covers diverse subjects from cosmology to nanotechnology and medical imaging, taught by field specialists. Additionally, students enjoy the flexibility to switch between most physics programs after their first year.Career prospectsMastering advanced physics enhances adaptability and problem-solving abilities - essential skills for any profession. Our alumni pursue careers across multiple sectors including technology, aviation, computing, and financial services, alongside academic research. Some leverage their communication training for careers in education or science journalism.This specialized medical physics program equips students with fundamental physics knowledge for high-level professional opportunities. The course serves as an ideal foundation for careers in healthcare technology, biotech, and environmental safety monitoring.Our graduates have secured positions with prominent organizations like Accenture, BBC, EDF Energy, Jaguar Land Rover, and NHS Trusts, working as Clinical Scientist Trainees, Medical Physicists, Systems Engineers, Data Analysts, and Software Development Engineers.
A level
AAA
Required subjects
Including A level maths and physics.
A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. 
GCSE English language 4 (C).
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, leisure studies, functional skills, global perspectives
IB score
34 points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates
Consequently, we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we also accept students with a range of less conventional qualifications including:
Access to HE Diploma
Can only be considered if presented alongside A level maths and physics.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)