Join a university ranked in the UK top five for both physics and mathematics research (*THE* analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (a top ten UK university, QS World University Rankings 2026). If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem but also appreciate the applications of mathematics in areas of physics and want access to the exciting and specialised subjects offered by the School of Physics, then this joint-honours course can offer you both. Your mathematics study will focus on the areas of applied mathematics that are most linked to physics, such as the mathematical modelling of physical problems through differential equations, quantum information theory and random matrix theory. You will also cover a range of topics in physics, such as special relativity, electromagnetism and superconductors. Visit our [Think Big scholarship](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/) pages to find out about the scholarships available to international undergraduate students in this subject area.
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A*', 'A'], 'end': ['A*', 'A', 'A']} | Standard offer :A*A*A including A* in Maths and A in Physics, or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Maths and Further Maths, and A in Physics. Contextual offer: AAA including Maths and Physics, or AAB including AB (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, and A in Physics. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | Scottish Higher: AAAAA | Standard Higher: AAAAA. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, including at least 12 credits at Distinction in Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry), and at least 12 credits at Distinction in Physics plus either A in A-level Mathematics, or achieving the required level in the University of Bristol mathematics test. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and Physics. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 40 UCAS points | Standard offer: 40 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 6 at Higher Level in Physics. Contextual offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D*D*D | in Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four specified Physics units, and A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants may be invited to take the University of Bristol mathematics test in place of A-level Mathematics. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
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