The BSc in Theoretical Physics programme at the University of Exeter will give you a solid understanding of modern physics, while at the same time, it will develop your professional skills and will prepare you for your future career as a physicist. Our Theoretical Physics programme focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provides a balanced understanding of modern theoretical physics methods and applications. Our programmes, fully accredited by the Institute of Physics, are carefully designed around a skills development roadmap, that starts in day one, and continues across the whole degree. Stage by stage, you will develop your understanding of classical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, relativity, solid state physics, and many other aspects of modern Physics. In parallel, and through our carefully designed skills development curriculum, you will become proficient at fundamental professional and highly employable skills like experimental physics, data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, science communication, and scientific programming. Since Physics is an inherently collaborative discipline, the final year of the programme also involves substantial open-ended project work. BSc students undertake two one-term extended projects, which may be experimental or theoretical in nature. You will have the opportunity to undertake team-based work tackling real-world problems, and have the chance to develop your ability to communicate the results of complex investigations to a variety of audiences in different ways.
A Level: {'start': ['A', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', None]} | Excluding General Studies. At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required. | Scottish Higher: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', 'A', 'B', None]} | At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required. | Access to HE Diploma: 24 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 21 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit grade. All applicants require 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Maths and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Physics or 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Physics and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Maths. | Scottish Advanced Higher: {'start': ['A', 'B', 'C', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'B', None]} | At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | Applicants will be considered with IB 36-32 or 666 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have at least one HL6 and one HL5 in Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Physics. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): {'start': ['DDM'], 'end': ['DDD']} | Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve Grades A and B in A Level Mathematics and Physics.
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