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If you are equally drawn to studying for a degree in maths and a degree in physics, then this Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc programme is for you. The course is a joint honours degree between the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Mathematics.

Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc

Our Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc degree course draws on the expertise of Birmingham physicists and mathematicians engaged in cutting-edge research.

Initially your time is split evenly between the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Mathematics, in later years you can choose to focus on one or keep options from both. As the two Schools are physically located next door to one another and the subjects themselves are close neighbours too, this joint honours course is unique in providing you a cohesive programme of study with plenty of choice.

Modern applied mathematics has provided many concepts that have revolutionised physical thought in unexpected directions. What can you bring?

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Why study Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc at Birmingham?

Very broad range of leading research leading to a wide range of optional modules and projects
High employability rate, including a high percentage who go on to do PhDs. Employability is embedded through the course
Friendly and supportive environment. Year 1 and year 2 have weekly tutorials with one academic member of staff and no more than 4 students. Lecturers have open door policy. Elected student representatives meet weekly with staff to resolve any issues quickly
Flexibility between our range of specialised courses
BSc and MSci identical for first two years so don't need to make final decision between the two until end of second year.

The MSci Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics course is an amazing opportunity for students who want to study topics in both physics and maths from lecturers who are genuinely passionate about their research. Whilst the course has been academically challenging, I found that the members of staff were always happy to help with any questions I had. Additionally, weekly tutorials in the first two years of the programme allowed me to work through any problems I had with my tutor. As the cohort for the course was small, I found it easy to build friendships with other students. This was helpful as it meant that there was an environment where everyone could approach and help each other out.
Sandeep Shirgill, MSci Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

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Modules

Year 1

Communication Skills and Data Analysis - 10 credits
Quantum Mechanics and Optics and Waves - 10 credits
Special Relativity and Probability and Random Processes - 10 credits
Electromagnetism and Temperature and Matter - 20 credits
Chaos and Nonlinear Systems B - 10 credits
Mechanics - 10 credits
Vectors, Geometry & Linear Algebra - 20 credits
Sequences and Series - 10 credits
Real Analysis - 20 credits

Year 2

Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics - 10 credits
Eigenphysics - 10 credits
Electromagnetism - 2 - 10 credits
Physics and Communication Skills 2 - 10 credits
Linear Algebra - 10 credits
Quantum Mechanics 2 - 10 credits
Statistical Physics and Entropy - 10 credits
Multivariable & Vector Analysis - 20 credits
Differential Equations - 20 credits
Particles and Nuclei & A Quantum Approach to Solids - 10 credits

Year 3

Core modules:

Quantum Mechanics 3 - 10 credits
Statistical Physics - 10 credits
Complex Variable Theory - 10 credits

Students must EITHER take Research Skills in Mathematics (20 credits) OR Current Topics in Theoretical Physics (10 credits) AND Scientific Computing Laboratory 2 (10 credits)

Students must also choose one of the following modules:

Methods in Partial Differential Equations - 20 credits
Partial Differential Equations - 10 credits

Optional modules.

Choose 50-60 credits (depending on core choices above). Minimum of 20 Physics and 20 Mathematics modules must be taken. Example modules:

Scientific Computing Laboratory 1 - 10 credits
Scientific Computing Laboratory 2 - 10 credits
Fission and Fusion - 10 credits
Medical Imaging - 10 credits
Semiconductor Optoelectronics - 10 credits
The Life and Death of Stars - 10 credits
Observational Cosmology - 10 credits
Atomic Physics - 10 credits
Particle Physics - 10 credits
Nuclear Physics - 10 credits
Evolution of Cosmic Structure - 10 credits
Asteroseismology and Exoplanets - 10 credits
Physics Teaching in Schools - 10 credits
Chaos and Dynamical Systems - 10 credits
Condensed Matter Physics - 10 credits
Images and Communication - 10 credits
Physics of Music and Sound - 10 credits
Physical Principles of Radar - 10 credits
Group Studies - 20 credits
General Physics - 10 credits
Current Topics in Theoretical Physics - 10 credits
Radiation and Relativity - 10 credits
Mathematical Finance - 20 credits
Continuum Mechanics - 20 credits
Numerical Methods and Numerical Linear Algebra - 20 credits
Applied Mathematics Analysis - 20 credits
Advanced Mathematical Modelling - 20 credits

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2022. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to core modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Fees

Annual tuition fees 2022/23

£9,250 - UK
£24,600 - International

Visit our tuition fees page for more information.

Scholarships

At Birmingham we ensure that fears about finance do not constrain prospective students from considering university and that excellence is rewarded.

we offer a range of scholarships and awards for Physics and Astronomy students.
the University also offers a range of additional financial support for students studying at Birmingham in the form of other bursaries, grants and scholarships.

Tuition fees for placement years (where applicable)

There is a reduced tuition fee for the academic year spent in industry or whilst studying abroad (where available). Fee information and further clarification is available on the University fees and funding page.

How To Apply

Apply through the UCAS website using code FG31.

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is a UK organisation responsible for managing applications to university and college.

View advice on how to apply for undergraduate courses.

Standard offer

International Requirements

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Holders of the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire (School Certificate) are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page

English Language

Students from Algeria need to meet the standard English language requirements for international students.

You will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept your previous or alternative qualifications as evidence. Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements, and details on our presessional English language courses.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Bachillerato together with a recognised foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, will be considered for entry to our Bachelor degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Students who have completed the Senior Secondary School Diploma will be considered for entry to year 1 of an undergraduate programme based on the ATAR or OP score achieved as follows:
A*AA = ATAR 94 or OP 1-3
AAA = ATAR 92 or OP 4
AAB = ATAR 90 or OP 4
ABB = ATAR 87 or OP 5
BBB = ATAR 85 or OP 6
Where a specific subject is required at A level this subject is required at grade 12 with an equivalent grade.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Matura/Reifeprüfung with a minimum overall score of 'pass with distinction' (mit gutem Erfolg bestanden) and subject grades between 2-1/5 (gut-sehr gut - good-very good) will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

Holders of the Matura/Reifeprüfung will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 1 overall plus 1, 1, 2 in elective subjects (inc any required subject/s)
AAA - 1 overall plus 1, 2, 2 in elective subjects (inc any required subject/s)
AAB - 1 overall plus 222 in elective subjects (inc any required subject/s)
ABB - BBB - 2 overall plus 222 in elective subjects (inc any required subject/s)

Subject specific grade equivalencies:
A* - 1
A - 1.5
B - 2

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Austrian Matura/Reifeprüfung if you achieved 2/5 (gut) in English (both written and oral examinations). Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Al-Thanawiyan are not normally eligible for direct entry onto an undergraduate course without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

English Language

Higher Secondary Certificate students will be required to take an approved Foundation Programme before they can be considered for entry to the first year of our Bachelor degree programmes (see Birmingham Foundation Pathways).

Candidates who have successfully completed a three year Bachelor of Science, Arts or Commerce degree with very good grades will be considered for entry to the first year of relevant Bachelor degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade C/6 or above in the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Botswanan nationals with a degree from Botswana or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

GCE A Level examinations (BBB to A*AA), the International Baccalaureate (IB) (32 points overall. HL 5,5,5 to 7,7,6),
or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways. Students who have successfully completed the first year of a Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree with an overall score of 7.5/10 or higher can be considered.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes. Students from Brunei will usually undertake Brunei/Cambridge GCE A level examinations or Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Educational Council (BDTVEC). Both qualifications allow students to apply for undergraduate degree courses.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the "Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie, or Diploma za Sredno Spetzialno Obrazovanie" (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA = 5.8 overall with 5.8 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)
AAA = 5.8 overall with 5.6 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)
AAB = 5.6 overall with 5.6 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)
ABB = 5.4 overall with 5.5 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)
BBB = 5.2 overall with 5.5 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students who hold Cameroon GCE A Levels with good grades or French Baccalaureat with minimum grades of 12/20-15/20 will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Cameroon has two systems of education, one based on the British model, the other on the French - as long as a student has studied under the British system, they will be exempt from the standard international English requirements with the following grades:

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English Language at grade C or above in the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Cameroonian nationals with a degree that was completed in English from Cameroon or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

The University will consider students who have achieved good grades in their High School Graduation Diploma with at least 5 university-preparatory level (Grade 12) courses. For many of our programmes of study, students will need at least a B average, and possibly higher.

Qualification Guidance

Unless otherwise stated qualification guidance is as follows:

Ontario System

A level requirements of AAA = 85% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.
A level requirements of AAB = 80% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.

A level requirements of ABB = 75% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.

For Maths and English GCSE equivalency the student must offer Maths and English at grade 11 minimum. (For UG programmes that require GCSE grade A equivalence, suggest 80% minimum).

Other Canadian Provinces

British Columbia - Grade 12 Senior Secondary Diploma with an average of at least 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA) in 5 grade 12 subjects or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma if awarded with at least five Bs (BBBBB) or above in acceptable grade 12 courses.

Manitoba - High School Graduation Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA), including 5 credits awarded at the 300 level in at least 4 subject areas, and at least 65% in each subject.

Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northern W. T., Nova Scotia, P. Edward Island, Saskatchewan - General High School Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA) in 5 subjects at Grade 12.

Nunavut - General High School Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA) across five subjects at grade 12.

Québec - Diplôme d'Etudes Collègiales (DEC) with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA).

Yukon - Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with an overall average of at least 85% in 5 grade 12 subjects (including provincial examinations where applicable).

Entry to LLB for Graduates

We require a B+ average or a GPA of 3.0/4 in any non-law degree subject.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have completed GAOKAO for entry to our Undergraduate Programmes. Please refer to our GAOKAO entry requirements for further information.

Holders of the Chinese High School Certificate/Senior Middle School Graduation and a suitable foundation programme, and holders of two/three year Diplomas, with a good performance (80% average or above) from a recognised institution, will be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes.

If you have taken A level or IB diploma, please refer to the course you are interested in on our course finder and you will find entry requirements.

If you have taken exams which are from another country's national education system (e.g. the Arbitur from Germany or SAT and AP exams from the USA) you should consult that specific country page on our website for entry requirements.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Bachillerato together with a recognised foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, will be considered for entry to our Bachelor degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Candidates from Costa Rica generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Bachiller en la Enseñanza Media plus a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Bachiller or Licenciado with 8/10 or higher.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Maturatna Svjedodzba (Matriculation Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA-AAA= 5/5
AAB = 4.5/5
ABB-BBB = 4/5

Subject specific requirements:
A* - 5
A - 4.5
B - 4

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Candidates offering the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) qualification can be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. CAPE is graded on a I to VI scale (I being the highest) and we would typically look for a minimum of II in each subject taken to include I in any required subject and for AAA-AAB offers to include a at least half the subjects at grade I.

Candidates offering an Associate degree from a recognised institution may also be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. We would typically require a minimum GPA of 3.0 to include high grades in relevant and required subjects.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Apolytirio with a minimum overall score of 18+/20 plus 2 GCE A levels will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes. The Apolytirio + 1 A level may be considered at the discretion of departments, if high grades and required subjects are offered.

Equivalent grades:
A*AA = 19/20 + A*A
AAA = 19/20 + AA
AAB = 18/20 + AA
ABB = 18/20 +AB
BBB = 18/20 + BB

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce-Zkouška / Maturita will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA-AAA: 1 overall
AAB: 1.5 overall
ABB-BBB: 2 overall

Specific subject requirements:
A* - 1
A = 1.5
B = 2

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Studentereksamen: Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF), Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) or Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies in Level A Subjects (including any required subjects):

A*AA - 12,10,10
AAA - 10,10,10
AAB - 10,10,7
ABB - 10,10,7
BBB - 10,7,7

Specific subject requirements:
A* = 11
A = 10
B = 9

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Danish Studentereksamen if you achieved 10 in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Candidates from Ecuador generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Senior Secondary School (Titulo de Bachiller en Ciencias) plus a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Licenciado (with 70% or equivalent GPA)

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entry onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Thanawiyan are not normally eligible for direct entry onto an undergraduate course without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country-specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Riigieksamid (State Examinations) plus the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (GI) (Secondary School Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 4.5 average for GI and 83% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)
AAA - 4.4 average for GI and 80% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)
AAB - 4.3 average for GI and 79% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)
ABB - 4.2 average for GI and 78% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)
BBB - 4.1 average for GI and 77% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)

Specific subject requirements - required subjects must be studied at the highest level possible at school (year 12) with following grade equivalencies: A* = 90% A = 85% B = 80%.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students who have completed one or two years of a Bachelors degree from an Ethiopian university with excellent grades (A or 4 points) can be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Overall successful completion of Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 766
AAA - 666
AAB - 665
ABB - 655
BBB - 555

Subject specific requirements:
L (Laudator) = 7 = A*
E (Eximia cum laude approbatur) = 6 = A
M (Magna cum laude approbatur) = 5 = B

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen if you achieved 5 (magna cum laude approbatur) in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Holders of the Baccalauréat Général / Baccalauréat Technologique (BTn) / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degr and Diplôme de l'Enseignement du Second Degr / Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA: 15/20
AAA-AAB: 14/20
ABB - BBB: 13/20

Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB)

A*AA: 14/20
AAA-AAB: 13/20
ABB - BBB: 12/20

Specifc subject requirements:
A* = 15/20
A = 14/20
B = 12/20

We will consider holders of the European Baccalaureate (EB) with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 88
AAA - 85
AAB - 80
ABB - 77
BBB - 75

Subject specific requirement:
A* - 9
A - 8
B - 7

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the French Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré if you achieved 14 (bien) or above. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Holders of the Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, Zeugnis der Fachgebundenen Hochschulreife or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA: 1.4 overall in the Abitur
AAA: 1.5 overall in the Abitur
AAB: 1.6 overall in the Abitur
ABB: 1.7 overall in the Abitur
BBB: 1.8 overall in the Abitur

Specific subject requirements:
A* = 14/15
A = 13/15
B = 11/15

Please note: For applicants taking the Fachhochschulreife, we wouldn't normally accept this qualification for entry to undergraduate programmes.

We will consider holders of the European Baccalaureate (EB) with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 88
AAA - 85
AAB - 80
ABB - 77
BBB - 75

Subject specific requirement:
A* - 9
A - 8
B - 7

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may also accept your English language grade from the German Abitur if you achieved 10 (gut) in English (taken as an achievement/main/ intensive course. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Students who hold a Higher National Diploma with a good profile of grades (distinctions and credits, or grades 1-3) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

Students who have completed the first year of a 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Ghana with excellent grades (2.1, 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade C or above (or in numerical terms, grade 6 or above) in the WAEC SSCE is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Ghanaian nationals with a degree from Ghana or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Holders of the National Apolytirio (Apolytirio Eniaio Lykeio) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 19.3
AAA - 19.2
AAB - 19.1
ABB - BBB - 19

Specific subject requirements (required both within the Apolytirio and as a Panhellenic exam):
A* - 19.4
A - 19.2
B - 19

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Candidates from Guatemala generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Bachillerato + foundation programme or c) Successful completion of first year of the Licenicado (with score of 70 or higher)

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider holders of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for entry to our undergraduate programmes with the grade equivalencies shown below (excluding Chinese and Liberal Studies).

A*AA = 5*55

AAA = 555

AAB = 554

ABB = 544

BBB = 444

Applicants for programmes with subject specific requirements will need to offer these as normal (please note that combined or integrated science will not normally be acceptable where a stated science is required i.e. Biology or Chemistry). Programmes requiring Mathematics as a specified subject will require both the Compulsory and either M1 or M2.

Higher level Diplomas and Associate Degrees can be considered for year one entry. A typical requirement would be an average grade of B (70-79%) or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in a relevant subject.

Holders of Higher Diplomas with a good performance (at least B+ or GPA 3.2 above) will be considered for entry to year 2 of relevant undergraduate degree programmes within Engineering and Computer Science.

Holders of the HKU SPACE Associate Degree programme with an good performance (at least B+ or GPA 3.2 above) throughout their studies may be considered for entry to year 2 of relevant undergraduate degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Erettségi / Matura with at least two subjects at advanced level (emelt szint) plus any required subjects at advanced level will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 85%, 80% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 80% (Intermediate level)
AAA - 80%, 80% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 80% (Intermediate level)
AAB - 80%, 80% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 80% (Intermediate level)
ABB - 80%, 75% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 80% (Intermediate level)
BBB - 75%, 75% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 75% (Intermediate level)

Subject specific requirements (Advanced level):
A* - 85%
A - 80%
B - 75%

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We know that the past year has been challenging for students and are aware that various exam boards in India have now been cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. If this affects you, we would like to reassure you that we have implemented flexible arrangements and will assess your application based on your Standard X, XI and mock or predicted grades from your school.

Holders of the Indian Standard XII will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

A*AA = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards
AAA = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards
AAB = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards
ABB/BBB = 75% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and West Bengal or 80% Other State boards

Where a programme requires a specific A'level subject grade please refer to the guidance below for Indian Standard XII equivalent.

A* = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards
A = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards
B = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Applicants with appropriate grades in Standard XII English (English Core/English Elective/Functional English in CBSE) do not require additional SELT qualifications.

GCE A Level in three acceptable subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB) with 32 points overall.
A Diploma (D3/D4), with good grades, from a recognised Indonesian institution.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Diplom-Metevaseth are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

Students who have completed the Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) with a minimum overall GPA of 16/20 and students who have successfully completed the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Sixth Form Baccalaureate/Iraqi high school leaving certificate are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have completed the Bagrut and achieved grade 8 or above in 6 subjects.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways, for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Diploma di Esame di Stato will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 95
AAA - 92
AAB - 90
ABB - 88
BBB - 85

Subject specific requirements:
A* - 15/15 OR 10/10
A - 14/15 OR 9/10
B - 13/15 OR 8/10

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students who hold the French Baccalaureat with minimum grades of 12/20-15/20 will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

GCE A Level examinations or a recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate (IB) - 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level

Many students who have studied in Japan have followed a 12 year education system. For admission onto an Undergraduate degree programme, the University of Birmingham requires all applicants to have studied for 13 years, and therefore you may need to take a foundation year before commencing your undergraduate programme.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Holders of the Tawjihi are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade C or above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Kenyan nationals with a degree from Kenya or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examination, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Shahadat-al-thanwiia-al-a'ama are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

Candidates from Latvia generally require either A levels, an IB Diploma or a recognised foundation programme qualification in order to be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. Holders of the Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education) are not eligible for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entry onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Baccalaureat General (School Certificate) are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without prior completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examination, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme (such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy), for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students who have completed a Higher Technician Diploma with minimum GPA of 65%, or a Bachelors degree from a Higher Technical or Vocational Institution with minimum GPA of 65%, may be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme.

Students who have the Secondary Education Certificate plus one year of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university with a minimum GPA or 65% may also be considered.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Brandos Atestatas (Secondary School Diploma/Maturity Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 9.5 with 95% average in 3 state exams
AAA - 9.0 with 90% average in 3 state exams
AAB - 9.0 with 87% average in 3 state exams
ABB - 8.5 with 85% average in 3 state exams
BBB - 8.0 with 80% average in 3 state exams

Subject specific requirements (state exam):
A* - 95%
A - 90%
B - 85%

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 50/60
AAA - 48/60
AAB - 46/60
ABB - 44/60
BBB - 42/60

Subject specific requirements:
A* - 52
A - 48
B - 42

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

In addition to the standard qualifications that we accept as proof of English language proficiency, the University accepts the following as proof of English language for students from Luxembourg:

6/10 in English Language I in the European Baccalaureate; or
8/10 in English Language II in the European Baccalaureat

We may also accept your English language grade from the Luxembourgish Examen de Fin d'Études Secondaires 45 (bien) in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Sigjil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM)

STPM is considered equivalent to A-levels and is acceptable for admissions to the first year of an undergraduate programme. Grades equivalent to the A-level requirement should be achieved in three out of the five subjects studied.

Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation Programme

Holders of the Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation Certificate in Science can be considered for entry to year one of Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Certificates in Accountancy

Students with Certificates in Accountancy can be considered for entry to year one of the Accountancy, Economics, and Money, Banking and Finance programmes, provided a minimum GPA of 3.5 is obtained. In addition, a candidate must reach the appropriate level of English requirement for the particular course.

Canadian Pre-University (Ontariao Grade 13)

A pass in 6 OACs (minimum of three at grade B, and three at grade C) is generally acceptable for admission to the first year of an undergraduate programme, although, some programmes may require higher grades.

South Australia Matriculation Programme (SAM)

For candidates offering the South Australian Matriculation qualification, a TER of between 90 to 98 is required.

Diploma and certificate

If you have completed a 2 year certificate or diploma at a local college, you may be considered for admission to undergraduate programmes in some subjects.

If you have obtained a 3 year diploma it is sometimes possible to gain 'advance standing' to the second year of some undergraduate programmes.

Direct entry to second year

Taylor's University

The University has various twinning programmes with Taylor's University which can allow Taylors students entry into year 1, year 2 or year 3 of an Undergraduate Degree course, depending on their choice of subject and GPA score. Degree courses available through twinning agreements are: Biosciences, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
We have a longstanding relationship with Taylor's University (TU), and many students have joined us for a variety of Engineering and Computer Science programmes. Students from TU can enter Year 2, or Year 3 of a number of programmes. For more information please refer to the table below, or contact the TU University Placement Services office, or eps-international@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

Taylor's specific requirements
Programmes successfully completed at Taylor's University	University of Birmingham programmes students are eligible to apply for
Year 1 Mechanical Engineering	Year 2 entry: - BEng Mechanical Engineering (1+2) - BEng Civil Engineering (1+2) - MEng Mechanical Engineering (1+3) - MEng Civil Engineering (1+3) - MEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (1+3)
Year 1 Electronic and Electrical Engineering	Year 2 entry: BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+2) MEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (1+3)
Year 1 Computer Science	Year 2 entry: BSc Computer Science (1+2) MSci Computer Science (1+3)
Years 1 and 2 Chemical Engineering	Year 3 entry: - MEng Chemical Engineering (2+2)
Years 1 and 2 Mechanical Engineering	Year 3 entry: - MEng Mechanical Engineering (2+2)
Years 1 and 2 Electronic and Electrical Engineering	Year 3 entry: - MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (2+2)

UCSI

Students from UCSI are able to join Year 2 of the following Birmingham programmes:

BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering
BEng or MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

For more information please contact the UCSI Global Engagement Office, or eps-international@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

USCI specific requirements
Study successfully completed at UCSI	University of Birmingham programmes students are eligible to apply for
Year 1 of Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering with Honours programme	Year 2 entry: BEng Mechanical Engineering (1+2)* MEng Mechanical Engineering (1+3)
Year 1 of Bachelors of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours programme	Year 2 entry: BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+2) MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+3)

INTI College and Prime College

Students from INTI College and Prime College may be considered for direct entry to the second year of our Engineering programmes.

HELP Institute

Students from HELP Institute may be considered for direct entry to the second year of Computer Science programmes and those students completing the LSE Diploma may be admitted directly to the second year of Economics and Money, Banking and Finance programmes.

Direct entry from other colleges is unusual. If you are a student of any other college and you wish to be considered for second year entry, you must submit your full transcript and a copy of the syllabus you have followed so that we can assess your suitability.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Advanced Matriculation will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - AA (Advanced level) + AAA (Intermediate level to exclude Systems of Knowledge)
AAA - AA + AAB
AAB - AA + ABB
ABB - AB + BBB
BBB - BB + BBB

Subject specific requirements:
A* & A - A
B - B

NB no overall score given as of 2012.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Applicants with a GCSE English grade 4/C equivalent or a degree from the University of Malta are exempt from taking an English proficiency test.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the French Baccalaureate, or a suitable foundation programme, such as our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes English language at grade C or above in the CIE O Level or Cambridge High School Certificate is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes Mauritian nationals with a degree from Mauritius or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Holders of the Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technique (School Certificates) are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

A High School Leaving Certificate is not sufficient for undergraduate courses. Applicants for UG study will require additional qualifications, such as A Levels or the IB.

English Language

Holders of the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO - University Preparatory Education) Diploma (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 8.0
AAA - 7.7
AAB - 7.5
ABB - 7.2
BBB - 7.0

Subject specific requirements:
A* - 8.5
A - 8
B - 7.5

NB Grades 9-10 rarely awarded

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Dutch Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) diploma if you achieved 8 (good) in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

The University has a number of agreements with foundation providers in Nigeria which allows students to be considered for admission to undergraduate programmes. Please contact us for more information.

Students who have completed the first year of a 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Nigeria with excellent grades (2.1, 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For Postgraduate programmes, Nigerian nationals with a degree from Nigeria or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Holders of the "Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole" (before 1981 "Examen Artium") with a minimum overall score of 4/6 (meget tilfredsstillende/very good) will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

A*AA = 5 overall  in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
AAA = 4.5 overallin the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
AAB = 4.5 overall  in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
ABB = 4 overallin the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
BBB = 4 overall  in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole

Specific subject requirements: A*= 6, A=5, B=4

For GCSE, from the lower school leaving certificate, the same equivalences would apply.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Norwegian Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole if you achieved 3 in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanawiyan are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and/or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes. We will also consider students who have successfully completed a Bachelors (Honours) degree of at least two years duration. Degrees must be from a Higher Education Commission recognised institution in Pakistan.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Tawijihi are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Candidates from Paraguay generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Título de Bachillerato Científico plus a recognised foundation programme
Candidates who have completed the Título Intermedio (2-3 years) can be considered for first and/or second year entry, depending on subject fit.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Candidates from Peru generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Título de Licenciado with at least 13/20.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Matura / Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Secondary School Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 90%, 85%, 85% (extended level subjects) plus 75% overall
AAA - 85%, 85%, 85% (extended level subjects) plus 75% overall
AAB - 85%, 85%, 80% (extended level subjects) plus 70% overall
ABB - 85%, 80%, 80% (extended level subjects) plus 70% overall
BBB - 80%, 80%, 80% (extended level subjects) plus 70% overall

Subject specific requirements at extended level:
A* - 90%
A - 85%
B - 80%

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Diploma de Ensino Secundario (previously Certificado do 12 ano) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 18/20 overall with 19, 18, 18 in 3 year 12 subjects
AAA - 18/20 with 18, 18, 18 in 3 year 12 subjects
AAB - 17/20 with 18, 18, 17 in 3 year 12 subjects
ABB - 17/20 with 18, 17, 17 in 3 year 12 subjects
BBB 17/20 with 17, 17, 17 in 3 year 12 subjects

Subject specific requirements:

A* - 19
A - 18
B - 17

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Qatar High School Certificate, or the Thanawiyan Mustaqala are not usually eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without the completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Diploma de Bacalaureat with a minimum overall score of 8/10 will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.
Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

A*AA - 9
AAA – 8.5
AAB - 8.3
ABB - 8
BBB - 7.5

Specific subject requirements:
A*/A - 9
B - 8

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanawiyah are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without the completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), West African Higher School Certificate (WAHSC), Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate COHSC), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For Postgraduate programmes, Sierra Leonean nationals with a degree from Sierra Leone or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Students with suitable grades at A level or International Baccalaureate (IB) may be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme.

Students who have successfully completed a Polytechnic Diploma may be considered for entry to our undergraduate degree programmes (applicable subjects only). Students who achieve a B grade average or above with good scores in relevant subjects can be considered for direct entry to the second year. Students who achieve a C grade average should be considered for year one entry (a few exemptions apply for certain departments).

The University has established Advance Standing Agreements with 5 Polytechnics in Singapore (Singapore, Ngee Ann, Temasek, Nanyang, Republic) which provide guidelines for some of the Diplomas we will accept and scores required by certain departments (Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science). Please contact your institution for further information. Departments that are not part of this list can still consider Diplomas for entry to undergraduate programmes. Diplomas that are not on the list will be considering on an individual basis and may require you to provide further details such as the curriculum and module transcripts to identify suitability.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the "Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej skúska/Maturita" will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA: 1/výborný in four subjects (if any other subjects have been taken they must be graded no lower than 2)
AAA: 1/výborný in three subjects, other subject(s) taken must be graded no lower than 2
AAB: 1/výborný in two subjects, other subjects taken must be graded no lower than 2
ABB: 1/výborný in one subject, other subjects taken must be graded no lower than 2
BBB: 2 in all subjects

Subject specific requirements:
A* & A - 1
B - 2

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the "Maturitetno Spricevalo"/"Matura"/Secondary School-Leaving Diploma/Technical Matura will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - Total score of 28/34
AAA - 27/34
AAB - 26/34
ABB - 24/34
BBB - 22/34

Required subjects need to have been at Higher Level:
A* - 8
A - 7
B - 6

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Applicants who hold the South African National Senior Certificate (SA NSC or IEB) (or pre-2008 the Senior Certificate with matriculation) will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degree programmes. Students need these grades in 5 subjects, not including Life Orientation.

Grade equivalencies are as follows:

A*AA = 77766
AAA = 77666
AAB = 76666
ABB-BBB = 66666

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade 5 (or C) or above in the South African National Senior Certificate (SA NSC or IEB) (or pre-2008 in the Senior Certificate) is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, South African nationals with a degree from South Africa or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Students with A levels, the International Baccalaureate, a 2 year Junior College Diploma, the NCUK International Foundation Year, a suitable foundation programme, or one or two years of university level study at a recognised institution in South Korea will be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme. Students need a sufficiently high score in their Diploma or University level study (3.0+/4.0 or 3.2+/4.5).

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Título de Bachiller / Selectividad will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 9.0
AAA - 8.5
AAB - 8.2
ABB - 8.0
BBB - 7.7

Required subjects must be studied in Year 2 of the Bachillerato and the subject grade equivalencies are:
A* - 10
A - 9
B - 8

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

The Sri Lankan system is based on the English system.

We accept local or Cambridge A Level systems for entry. Please note however that grading systems for local A Levels are as follows:

A = A grade
B = B grade
C = Credit
S = Simple pass

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan / Slutbetyg från Komvux / Avgangsbetyg (previously Studentexamen) with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA: 10 subjects at A and the remainder at B.
AAA: 10 subjects at A and the remainder at B.
AAB: 9 subjects at A and the remainder at B.
ABB: Majority of subjects at A, remainder at B
BBB: Majority of subjects at B.

Subject specific requirements:
A*/A - A
B - B

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Swedish Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan/ Slutbetyg från Komvux / Avgangsbetyg if you achieved Grade C in English (numerical grade 15). Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Holders of the Federal Maturity Certificate/ Maturitatszeugnis can be considered for entry to year 1 of our undergraduate degrees.

Grade equivalences:
AAA* = 5.0 overall to include 5.5 in one subject and 5.0 in two further subjects
AAA = 4.8 overall to include 5.0 in 3 subjects
AAB-ABB = 4.8 overall to include 5.0 in 2 subjects
BBB = 4.8 overall to include 5.0 in 1 subject

Grade requirement for required subjects:
A* = 5.5
A/B = 5.0

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Swiss Maturitätzeugnis / Certificat de Maturité / Attestato di Maturità (federal maturity certificate or federally-recognised cantonal maturity certificate) if you achieved 5 (gut / bien / bene) in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanewiyah are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students with 2 year Junior College Diplomas may be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme, where the college is recognised by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and/or the BTCO and where the student achieves a sufficiently high score overall.

Students with 5 year Junior College Diplomas may be considered for entry to the first and/or second year of an undergraduate degree programme, where the college is recognised by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and/or the BTCO and where the student achieves a sufficiently high score overall.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students who hold the East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE), Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE), Cambridge Higher School Certificate (COHSC) and National Form VI Examination will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade C or above in the ACSE is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Tanzanian nationals with a degree from Tanzania or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

We will consider:

GCE A Level we will usually consider students with 3 good subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB) we will normally consider students with 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level
High School Certificate (M6) and a recognised one year foundation qualification may be considered
One or two years of university level study at a recognised university in Thailand, with a sufficiently high score overall in their university level study (3.0+/4.0), may be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Candidates from Caribbean and West Indies generally require The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).

The University will considered students who have grades required are I – II in six CAPE units, including 2 double-unit level courses with a minimum of II in each of these double-unit courses. The requirement for a subject taken to include I for A (A-level equivalent) and II for a B (A-level equivalent) in any required subject.

Grade Requirements:

Undergraduate A-Level qualification required for entry (UK)	Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
A*AA:	II, I, I, I, I or I, I, I, I, I, I (including a I* or I with an all grade A profile in a double unit)
AAA:	I, I, I, I, I, I
AAB:	I, I, I, I, II, II
ABB:	I, I, II, II, II, II
BBB:	II, II, II, II, II, II

For any courses that accept general studies, we will considered the Caribbean studies and Communication Studies additional to the 2 double-unit level courses, to make up the six required units.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken A level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students educated in the Philippine system require at least two years post-high school education at a recognised institution before entering a Bachelors degree programme at Birmingham.

Many students who have studied in the Philippines have followed a 12 year education system. For admission onto an undergraduate degree programme, the University of Birmingham requires all applicants to have studied for 13 years, and therefore you may need to take a foundation year before commencing your undergraduate programme.

We will consider students for entry to the Birmingham Foundation Academy who have completed their first year at a recognised institution in the Philippines and obtained good grades in all subject areas.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi and a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, or GCE A Level examinations, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to our undergraduate programmes.

Students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi from certain schools will be considered for entry to our undergraduate degree programmes. The scores required in grade 12 on the high school diploma vary according to the A level requirement for that programme:

Entry Requirements
A Level grades	Lise Diplomasi
A*AA	88/100
AAA	85/100
AAB	80/100
ABB	75/100
BBB	72/100

Alternatively students who have also taken SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and AP (Advanced Placement) tests will be considered for admission to Bachelor degree programmes. For more details on SAT and AP requirements please refer to the USA country page.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entry onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Tawjihiyya are not usually eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country-specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Pre-sessional programmes

The Birmingham International Academy (BIA) also offers pre-sessional English courses, which you can take to improve your spoken and written English in preparation for academic study. If you have a conditional offer you can attend one of these courses instead of retaking IELTS.

Our pre-sessional programmes

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate, East African Advanced Certificate of Education or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students should normally satisfy both of the following:

Either a total of 3 distinct subject tests from APs and/or SAT subject tests, or one year at a Community College or USA University.
SAT-R or ACT

As an alternative to the above, we can accept an Associate's Degree.

Please check the individual course pages for our typical A-level offer and see below for the corresponding scores we would require from the above qualifications:

A*AA = APs: 555; SAT Subject tests: 720, 700, 700; Community College or USA University GPA: 3.3; SAT-R: 1380; ACT composite: 29; Associate's Degree GPA: 3.3
AAA = APs: 555; SAT Subject tests: 700, 700, 700; Community College or USA University GPA: 3.2; SAT-R: 1350; ACT composite: 28; Associate's Degree GPA: 3.2
AAB = APs: 554; SAT Subject tests: 700, 700, 650; Community College or USA University GPA: 3.1; SAT-R: 1350; ACT composite: 28; Associate's Degree GPA: 3.1
ABB = APs: 544; SAT Subject tests: 700, 650, 650; Community College or USA University GPA: 3.0; SAT-R: 1320; ACT composite: 27; Associate's Degree GPA: 3.0

Where a certain A-level subject is required, students must present with that AP or SAT subject test, or have studied that subject at Community College, at a USA University or during their Associate's degree. For subjects requiring Maths A-level we accept AP Calculus BC to fulfil the maths requirement (but not AP Calculus AB).

One of the AP/SAT subject scores can be replaced by a full year Honours level course or a full year college level course at B+ or better (ABB and AAB) or at A- or better (AAA and A*AA). We cannot accept these courses if the subject is a required A-level subject.

Medicine and Surgery: Combined SAT1 score of 1380. Three AP subjects at grade 5, including Biology and Chemistry (n.b. we cannot accept SAT Subject Tests for this programme)

ACT

We are registered with ACT, therefore if you wish to provide your qualifications to us you can find our details on their website.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken A level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o srednem obrazovanii) at grade 11 and a suitable foundation programme (or 2 years study at a recognised higher education institution) will be considered for entry to our Bachelor degree programmes.

For more information on our foundation programme, please visit the Foundation Pathways website.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Candidates from Venezuela generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Licenciatura/Título with 70% or equivalent overall.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider:

GCE A Level in three acceptable subjects, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB) with 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level.
Students who have completed the first year of a University programme in Vietnam will be considered for direct entry of the undergraduate programme at the University of Birmingham.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Students holding the Cambridge Higher School Certificate (HSC) or ZIMSEC A Levels will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Number of A levels required:: 3
Typical offer:: A*AA
Required subjects and grades:: A level Mathematics A*, A level Physics A
General Studies:: Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma

7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics 7 and Physics 6, with a minimum of 32 points overall.

BTEC

Only considered when combined with other Mathematics and Physics qualifications.

Other qualifications are considered, please contact the admissions tutor for more information, or learn more about entry requirements.

International Students

We accept a range of international qualifications, please contact the admissions tutor for more information.

Standard English language requirements apply, learn more about international entry requirements.

At Birmingham, you will you benefit from our national and internationally leading expertise in a broad range of physics and mathematics areas. Our researchers will teach your lectures, lead your labs, act as your personal tutors and supervise your projects. That means you'll be working alongside renowned academics that are pushing the frontiers of scientific knowledge.

How you will learn

Most modules are delivered in the form of traditional lectures given by active physics or mathematics researchers. You will also learn through tutorials, examples classes and guided study. Computing and transferrable skills are also interwoven into your studies.

How you will be assessed

Modules are assessed in a variety of ways: exams, class tests, problem sheets and project reports. There is a strong emphasis on project work in the final year of your degree course.

Your personal tutor

You'll be assigned a personal tutor for each of the first two years. You'll meet them once a week, in a group of no more than four students. These tutorials give you the chance to chat through any areas of confusion from the previous week's studies and an opportunity to review feedback on marked assessed work. They are also an opportunity to chat about any areas of Physics that interest you.

Personal tutors are also your first point of call for pastoral support, although we also have a wellbeing officer if you want to chat to someone else about issues that are troubling you. Weekly tutorials are not held in the third year due to the increasing specialism of your work, so you will talk to specific lecturers about your modules, as necessary.

Lecturers and world-leading researchers

You will be taught by lecturers and researchers that are world leaders in their fields; several of our Physicists have been part of some of the most celebrated scientific discoveries in recent years – the direct detection of gravitational waves and the discovery of the Higgs boson – and many more are at the forefront of research into cold atoms, molecular physics, metamaterials, nanophysics and nuclear physics. Our Mathematicians are experts in areas such as Mathematical Biology, Nonlinear Systems, Geometry and Topology, to name a few. As well as being world-renowned for their research, our academics are passionate about passing on their knowledge and expertise.

Contact Hours

Throughout our Physics programmes you can expect an average of about 20 hours of contact time per week comprising of lectures, example classes and tutorials. These figures may vary due to module choice and progression.

As a graduate in Physics, the choice of career remains wide open. You may go on to apply your physics knowledge directly in a scientific environment, or you might be employed in a high-profile job for your problem-solving and computational skills, in the worlds of finance and information technology.

Physicists are problem solvers at heart, and throughout your degree you'll learn how to tackle a variety of problems so you can apply your breadth of understanding to many different areas.

Over 40% of our students go on to further study after graduating, with around two thirds of those being research leading to a PhD, a route open to you directly after completing an MSci degree. As well as being the main route into academic research, a PhD also opens the door to many careers that need specific advanced scientific knowledge. The most compelling reason to do a PhD is love of the subject, and the high number of our graduates choosing this route illustrates the satisfaction of students who study with us. The remaining third of students who carry on to further study either take a specialised postgraduate masters in subjects such as a very specific branch of physics, or engineering or computing, or they are pursuing a postgraduate teaching qualification such as a PGCE or PGdipEd.

Graduates who have studied our courses:

Example employers

NASA
NHS - Medical Physics
Rolls-Royce
EDF Energy
BAE Systems
Barclays Capital
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Accenture - Technology Services

Example careers

Scientific researcher
Medical physicist
Energy consultant
Defence analyst
Meteorologist
Statistician
Financial services analyst
Business consultant

I am now a Management Consultant, focusing specifically on Operational Excellence within the private sector. This means that I am part of a team that helps firms to make their processes more efficient, optimise their workforce and organisational structure, and reduce cost.

Although I don't use my physics knowledge directly, the skills that I developed make me stand out. Problem-solving skills are highly valued, along with being able to draw insights from data analysis – "what is this really telling us?" as opposed to just presenting the numbers. Working as a consultant means that I get to experience lots of different industries.

Phoebe Cunnane, alumna, MSci Physics.

Careers Network

We provide a wealth of opportunities to develop your career. From your first day at Birmingham to after you graduate, the Careers Network is here to help you identify and achieve your individual career aspirations through its wide range of services.

Our dedicated careers team brings you information, advice and guidance tailored to your specific needs. Careers advisers offer one-to-one advice appointments where you can discuss your career plans and explore your options. In addition, our employer-endorsed award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.

Visit the Careers Network website for more details

Internships

Our multi-award-winning work experience team has dedicated internship officers to help find the right work experience for you. Make the most of these opportunities and apply for our Work Experience Bursary Scheme, the Birmingham Undergraduate Internship Programme or one of our successful mentoring schemes.

The video below talks to students, staff and employers about their internship experience:

Professional Accreditation

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