Help solve the mysteries of the universe with BSc Physics and Astrophysics. Explore the world of astronomy and the essential concepts of physics. From entropy to observational astronomy mechanics, you’ll be immersed in scientific study, mathematics, computing and experimental work. Develop problem-solving, programming, teamwork and experimental skills ready for a range of exciting careers. You'll develop a broad understanding of the laws that make up the natural world. Learn about quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, the structure of the universe and the life and death of stars. You’ll benefit from using state-of-the-art study spaces, computing suites and a specialist Astro lab that provides astronomical data from observatories around the world. Our research spaces include our own particle accelerators, the MC40 cyclotron for charged particles and HF-ADNeF, the most intense accelerator driven neutron source worldwide, as well as labs used for the construction of the detectors and electronics in experiments at the Large Hadron Collider, CERN. As a Birmingham Physics graduate, you'll have a broad range of options for the future either working directly in a scientific environment or using transferable skills in different roles.
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A', 'A', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', 'A']} | A level Mathematics and A level Physics grades A*A (or AA as part of the four A level offer). General Studies accepted as 4th A level in AAAA entry criteria. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
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The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. — 2027 provisional
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