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. Year 2 includes a compulsory module in quantum physics and its application to atoms and molecules, statistical thermodynamics and electromagnetic theory, along with further mathematics. The quantum and condensed matter elements of the core are completed in the Year 3. Year 2 and 3 also include practical laboratory and project modules and optional modules to develop further and enhance knowledge of a range of physics topics. Year 4 comprises a compulsory research project and further optional modules, generally chosen from subjects in the relevant degree specialty. A wide range of modules are available each year and normally some taught by staff from other University of London colleges.
A Level: A*AA | A*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in 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 AAA at Higher), including A1,A in Mathematics and Physics at Advanced Higher (in any order). | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 39 UCAS points | A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 and grade 6 in Mathematics and Physics, in any order, with no higher level 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 Mathematics and Physics (in any order)
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
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