Explore the evolution of our universe with MSci Theoretical Physics. From classical and quantum mechanics to the theory of relativity, you'll study advanced theoretical physics in a friendly and supportive environment. Learn how to use the language of maths to help understand natural phenomena. Join us and build your mathematical knowledge alongside research, problem-solving, programming, teamwork and experimental skills to open the door to a range of careers. Develop your knowledge of modern physics and the mathematical frameworks used to understand the physical world. Our theoretical physicists will help you step up to university-level physics, building your theoretical and practical skills with a firm mathematical focus. Choose whether you want to include experimental lab work and you’ll have options for specialist topics such as nuclear physics and exoplanets. During your final year you’ll apply your knowledge to an individual project, developing high-level research skills. You’ll also deepen your understanding with advanced modules including nanophotonics and renewable energy. 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: A*A*A | Required subjects and grades: A level Mathematics A*, A level Physics A* or A level Mathematics A*, Further Mathematics A*, Physics A. General Studies not accepted. | 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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