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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Physics
University of Manchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics and Physics course at University of Manchester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*AA including A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics A-level. Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential. When the Further Maths A-level is taken it will be included in the offer. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: A*AB including A* in Mathematics A-level or AAA including AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-level. Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential. When the Further Maths A-level is taken it will be included in the offer. A grade A in A-level Further Mathematics would be required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below Contextual offers are available for applicants who: - live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and - live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and - have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years. See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.
You may also need to
Attend an audition
Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
The Mathematics and Physics course at University of Manchester 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Physics | A* |
| Mathematics | A* |
| Further Mathematics | A* |
| Chemistry | A |
| Computer Science | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A* |
| Further Mathematics | A |
| Physics | A |
| Chemistry | A |
| Computer Science | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: FG31
Here's what University of Manchester says about its Mathematics and Physics course.
Our BSc Mathematics and Physics degree provides an opportunity to study two key subjects in depth - at a university with a fantastic reputation for both.
You will study a broad range of topics across both disciplines. In applied mathematics, for example, you can cover hydrodynamics, waves, elasticity and modelling of industrial processes. For theoretical physics you can study, among others, high energy particle physics, nuclear physics and quark matter, and field theory in curved space-time.
Our physics department is recognised as one of the very best in the UK, and we have one of the largest mathematics departments in the country - so you can explore a huge range of areas.
You will have access to an incredible array of facilities - including our £43 million built-for-purpose Alan Turing Building, designed with input from mathematics staff and students alike - and will be taught by teachers with a wide variety of research interests. Our strong links with industry include an annual maths-specific careers fair and an employer interview programme.
Source: University of Manchester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Location
Main Site | Manchester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mathematics
• Physics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Manchester student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Manchester
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 Manchester 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
86%
low
Teaching on my course
86%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
low
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?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
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?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
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?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
54%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
71%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
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?
80%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
low
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?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
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?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
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?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
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?
87%
med
Student information
The Mathematics and Physics course at University of Manchester 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.
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 Manchester graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
79%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
71%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
33%
Information Technology Professionals
12%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Engineering professionals
6%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
79%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
72%
Say it fits with future plans
44%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
23%
Finance Professionals
22%
Information Technology Professionals
11%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
8%
Administrative occupations
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 Manchester graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£30.3k
First year after graduation
£38.3k
Third year after graduation
£42.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£29.6k
First year after graduation
£36.1k
Third year after graduation
£43.1k
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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