Maths and physics are closely interlinked, each one providing fascinating insights into the other. This joint degree offers a rigorous mathematical training, with the flexibility to complement it with theoretical physics modules from UCL Physics and Astronomy. In the first year of this BSc course, you will take the same modules as the single-subject Mathematics students. You will gain a strong foundation in mathematics through core modules in algebra, analysis, applied mathematics and mathematical methods. The first half of the second year follows the same structure, except Quantum Mechanics may be taken in place of Algebra 3. In the second half of the second year and throughout the third year, you will choose from a range of relevant pure and applied mathematics options, supplemented by physics modules taught within UCL Physics & Astronomy. The balance between mathematics and physics can be adjusted to reflect your interests. This course is offered as a three-year BSc or a four-year MSci degree. The first two years of the course are identical, and students are advised to apply for the MSci degree in the first instance, as it is possible to transfer to the BSc during the first three years.
A Level | A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and A in Physics; or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, in any order, and A in Physics, together with a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in Mathematics AEA. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Scottish Advanced Higher | A1,A1,A at Advanced Highers including A1,A1 in Mathematics and either Mathematics of Mechanics or Statistics and A in Physics; or A1,A,A at Advanced Highers including A1,A in any order in Mathematics and either Mathematics of Mechanics or Statistics, and A in Physics, together with a 2 in any STEP paper or a Distinction in Mathematics AEA. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | A score of 40 points overall with 20 points in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics and 6 in Physics; or 39 overall with 19 points in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics and 6 in Physics together with a 2 in any STEP paper or a distinction in Mathematics AEA. The programme will accept higher level 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' only. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | D2,D2,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including D2 in Mathematics and D3 in Physics; Or D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject Certificates, including D2 in Mathematics and D3 in Physics together with a 2 in any STEP paper or a Distinction in Mathematics AEA.
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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