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Physics BSc Hons
Studying physics at Nottingham means diving into the excitement of learning about the way the physical universe works; from the smallest scales of elementary particles and quantum gravity to dark energy
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29th October 25
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I really like the Physics Department. I'm an international student and the teachers are not talking too fast, and their accent is understandable so I can follow easily the different lectures. My tutor is really nice and attentive. I recommend!
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Points of entry for Physics BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Physics and Astronomy and Physics at University of Nottingham
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Physics BSc Hons at University of Nottingham
Including Mathematics and Physics, plus one other academic subject at A level, or equivalent.
A pass in the practical element is required for this qualification if assessed separately.
UCAS points for current students on Physics and Astronomy and Physics at University of Nottingham
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
English language requirements
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language.aspx
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/presessional/index.aspx
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Physics BSc Hons at University of Nottingham
member7164693
29th October 25
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I really like the Physics Department. I'm an international student and the teachers are not talking too fast, and their accent is understandable so I can follow easily the different lectures. My tutor is really nice and attentive. I recommend! read more
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member4190781
7th April 26
Physics, Msci Hons FullTime
Good campus area with excellent facilities read more
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member7164693
29th October 25
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I really like the Physics Department. I'm an international student and the teachers are not talking too fast, and their accent is understandable so I can follow easily the different lectures. My tutor is really nice and attentive. I recommend! read more
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member7163540
22nd October 25
Physics with Astrophysics, Msci Hons FullTime
the course content is the best part and my tutor has been friendly and supportive at all times read more
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member4128133
18th December 24
Physics with Astrophysics, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is interesting and the modules cover a wide range of topics. The lecturers are good about getting back to me if I have a problem and they generally make the lectures easy to understand and interesting. read more
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member8127790
18th December 24
Physics with Theoretical Physics, Msci Hons FullTime
An outstanding course that enables you to specialise in more theoretical concepts, to appreciate Physics from first principles and to develop advanced mathematical modelling techniques. The skills acquired are transferrable and attractive to many future employers, be those within academia as well as beyond. read more
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member11107884
1st May 24
Physics, Msci Hons FullTime
Great university , love the professors read more
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member760068
14th June 21
Physics, Msci Hons FullTime
Everything about the course is enjoyable for me thus far, aside from the labs modules. They have not been the easiest to decipher or perform as needed for me. read more
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member535177
2nd December 18
Physics, Msci Hons FullTime
Course was a lot more independent learning than expected read more
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N_Murdo
30th October 16
Physics with Medical Imaging, Msci Hons FullTime
Only just started so I don't know how fair this review is but so far it's very interesting and enjoyable. Plenty of opportunities also. read more
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member1120161
2nd December 15
Physics with Theoretical Physics, Msci Hons FullTime
It's a great course, but I guess that may be a very biased view, as it's not a course you take if you're not 100% into it. That being said, the sheer amount of coursework can be at times quite exhausting (lol, it's 3am, just finished my MatLab assignment). read more
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