Compulsory modules in Year 1 provide a firm foundation in quantum and classical physics, underpinned by mathematics and a practical skills module which includes computing skills training. You will also take a module in practical mathematics. Year 2 includes compulsory modules in quantum physics and its application to atoms and molecules, in statistical thermodynamics and in electromagnetic theory, along with further mathematics. Computing and practical mathematics skills are further developed. The quantum and condensed matter elements of the core are completed in the Year 3. Students reading for the Theoretical Physics degree replace second and third-year experimental work with theory modules. Year 3 also includes optional modules to develop further and enhance knowledge of a range of physics topics. Year 4 comprises a compulsory research project, and a number of optional modules, generally chosen from subjects in the relevant degree specialty.
A Level: A*AA | A*A in Mathematics and Physics required, any order. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Scottish Advanced Higher | A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including A1,A in any order in Mathematics and Physics at Advanced Higher. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 39 UCAS points | A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7, 6 in Mathematics and Physics, in any order, with no score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D2D3D3 | including D2,D3 in any order in Mathematics and Physics.
The fees indicated above are for undergraduate entry in the 2026/27 academic year. Fees will be higher for those commencing study in the academic year 2027/28 or later. UCL reserves the right to increase its UK fees in line with the government policy (including on an annual basis for each year of study during a course). Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2027/28 entrants for each year of study on the course. — Overseas £42700 to be used for 2027
Comparing courses? Match them against your grades.
Open the course explorer