Maths and physics go hand in hand – and studying the basic concepts of physics, such as elementary particle theory, becomes a lot easier with a strong understanding of both pure and applied mathematics. This course combines the study of maths and physics equally, with each subject reinforcing the other. In the first and second years of the course, you will take a balanced selection of modules from both UCL Mathematics and UCL Physics and Astronomy. Having established the core foundations, you will be able to choose from a wide range of options in both subjects in the third and fourth years of the degree. Most modules are shared with single-subject degree courses, ensuring academic depth and breadth. While the course does not require practical laboratory work, opportunities to undertake practical work may be available if desired. You will also complete a substantial supervised research project, which accounts for 25% of the credits in Year 4. With over 100 projects available, students benefit from a wide range of choices informed by the breadth and depth of the research profiles of both the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Physics and Astronomy. 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 higher level Mathematics and 6 in higher level Physics; or 39 overall with 19 in three higher level subjects including 7 in higher level Mathematics and 6 in higher level Physics together with a grade 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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