WayWhatPhysics Degree
After sixth form or college. Oxford uses the PAT admissions test; Cambridge offers Physics through Natural Sciences.
- Level 6
- 3–6 years
- After sixth form or college
- 214 courses at 50 places
- Typical entrants around 128 UCAS points
- Median salary after 15 months £32,000
- after 3 to 5 years £37,000
Entry requirements
- With A-levels: Needs A-level Physics; A-level Maths. Helpful: Further Maths. Typical: A*A*A–ABB.
Careers it leads to
- Research scientist: Designs and runs experiments in universities, industry or government labs.
- Data analyst: Turns data into insight that helps organisations make decisions.
- Teacher: Teaches in primary or secondary schools, usually after a degree and teacher training.
Where to study it
A selection of universities. Open WayWhat for every course, with entry points, salaries and distance from home.
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial College London
- Durham University
- University of St Andrews
- University of Bristol
- University of Manchester
- University of Warwick
Revision guides
A-level Physics · A-level Maths · A-level Further Maths
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