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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Physics
University of Bristol
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics and Physics course at University of Bristol.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A*,A
Standard offer :A*A*A including A* in Maths and A in Physics OR A*AA including A* in any one of Maths or Further Maths, and A in Physics. Contextual offer: AAA including Maths and Physics OR AAB including A in any one of Maths and Further Maths, and A in Physics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: GFD3
Here's what University of Bristol says about its Mathematics and Physics course.
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for both physics and mathematics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.
If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem but also appreciate the applications of mathematics in areas of physics and want access to the exciting and specialised subjects offered by the School of Physics, then this joint-honours course can offer you both.
Your mathematics study will focus on the areas of applied mathematics that are most linked to physics, such as the mathematical modelling of physical problems through differential equations; quantum information theory; and random matrix theory. You will also cover a range of topics in physics, such as special relativity, electromagnetism and superconductors.
Think Big bursaries of 3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Our Mathematics and Physics BSc is accredited by IOP.
Source: University of Bristol
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Mathematics
Location
Main Site | Bristol
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mathematics
• Physics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Bristol reviews
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2nd year
Mathematics
Variety of different societies offered. Lots of polls etc. sent out so seemed to have an interest in student voices. Subsidised food :)
2 months ago
2nd year
Mathematics
Excellent night life + gay scene. Also lots of excellent art events (markets, little arthouse cinemas, museums) if you're so inclined. Not crazy-busy, for a city.
2 months ago
2nd year
Mathematics
Low-income, and so was offered a lot of additional assistance. Still, Bristol is quite an expensive place to live, so do be wary.
2 months ago
2nd year
Mathematics
Welfare services were fantastic with me, fast-tracked my transfer to Student Health Services and got me a same-day appointment. Tutors and lecturers have also, as mentioned, been very supportive and down-to-earth, even in their criticisms.
2 months ago
2nd year
Mathematics
Facilities are beautiful, usually very clean. Physics and philosophy buildings have lovely little gardens. Will's Memorial library is gorgeous and makes a very, very cosy study space. Incredibly easy to reserve, borrow, & auto-renew books through the library system. Some 24-hour libraries too, which...
2 months ago
2nd year
Mathematics
Decently-structured timetable: not too overwhelming, but enough things on each day to justify commuting. Had enough time to get to each location. Feedback was generally very good---better on the maths side I would say, however my first philosophy essay received some incredibly thorough feedback. Lec...
2 months ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Mathematics and Physics course at University of Bristol features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
61%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
low
How well organised is your course?
70%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
low
Learning resources
87%
low
Learning resources
87%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
low
Student voice
75%
low
Student voice
75%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
low
Student information
The Mathematics and Physics course at University of Bristol features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Mathematics and Physics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Bristol graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
88%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
84%
Say it fits with future plans
54%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
14%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
11%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
88%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
54%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
14%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
11%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Mathematics and Physics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Bristol graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£31k
First year after graduation
£37.6k
Third year after graduation
£43.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£29.9k
First year after graduation
£39.4k
Third year after graduation
£47.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mathematics and Physics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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