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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement
University of Exeter
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement course at University of Exeter.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
128
The university hasn't set UCAS points for this course. To help you compare, we've estimated the tariff using the entry requirements for other qualifications, like A-levels. Make sure you also check the grade requirements to see exactly what you'll need.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Exeter. These students are taking Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | A |
| Chemistry | B |
| Further Mathematics | B |
| Computer Science | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F331
Here's what University of Exeter says about its Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement course.
Gain a solid foundation in modern physics, covering essential topics such as classical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, relativity and solid-state physics Our MPhys degree gives you the opportunity to work on a real-world collaborative, open-ended theoretical physics research project. Gain first-hand experience of how modern research works and develop your skills as a professional researcher You’ll focus on modern theoretical physics methods and applications, equipping you with the knowledge and skills for addressing contemporary challenges in the field Benefit from access to advanced research facilities including clean rooms, a helium liquefier, a water tank, amplified ultra-fast laser systems, and a suite of instruments for imaging biological materials From day one, you will develop skills that are highly valued by employers such as data analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific programming and science communication.
Source: University of Exeter
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Environment and Sustainability Institute
Location
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses | Devon
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Theoretical physics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Exeter student reviews
Showing 152 reviews
1st year
Adult nursing
3 weeks ago
The Students’ Union looks busy on the surface with lots of societies and events, but in reality I didn’t feel represented or supported. Because of my nursing placements I could rarely attend anything, and there was very little understanding of how professional courses miss out on “normal” SU life. ...
1st year
Adult nursing
3 weeks ago
I enjoyed my first term and the campus/city itself has the potential to offer a good “uni life”. However, once placements started I could barely take part in anything. I was constantly travelling, exhausted and away from campus, which meant I missed out on societies, friendships and the normal stude...
1st year
Adult nursing
3 weeks ago
The financial impact of studying here was devastating. I was sent on placements far from home with little realistic help towards travel or accommodation, and I ended up spending hundreds of pounds of my own money that I could never properly claim back. The small bursary available didn’t come close t...
1st year
Adult nursing
3 weeks ago
The “support” at this university was one of the worst parts of my experience. I was often treated more like a criminal or a case file than a student. Instead of being supported, I felt watched, judged and treated as if I was always about to do something wrong. Although I repeatedly raised that this...
1st year
Adult nursing
3 weeks ago
The physical campus looks fine on the surface, but my experience of the facilities was very negative. Accommodation and placement arrangements were poorly organised, with students expected to travel long distances at their own expense and very little realistic help with costs. I ended up hundreds of...
1st year
Adult nursing
3 weeks ago
The course structure and culture were extremely poor. Timetables and placement information were often given late or changed at short notice, which made planning accommodation, travel and part-time work almost impossible and left me out of pocket. There was a lot of emphasis on “professionalism” but ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Exeter
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Exeter students who took the Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
98%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
98%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
86%
low
Learning resources
86%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
74%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
89%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Exeter. These students are taking Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Exeter graduates who took Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Natural and social science professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Exeter graduates who took Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31.4k
First year after graduation
£35k
Third year after graduation
£40.9k
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 Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement.
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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