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Physics with Theoretical Physics

The University of Manchester · Manchester
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

World-class course regularly ranked among the very best, internationally. Join a physics Department of international renown - and explore to master's level the mathematical and theoretical sides of the subject. Duration: 4 years Year of entry: 2026 UCAS course code: F346 / Institution code: M20 Key features: Scholarships available Accredited course Typical A-level offer : A*A*A including specific subjects Typical contextual A-level offer : A*AA including specific subjects UK refugee/care-experienced offer : AAA including specific subjects Typical International Baccalaureate offer : 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at HL, including specific requirements Full entry requirements How to apply Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester.

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Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts15%
208-223 pts15%
224-239 pts35%
240+ pts10%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
baccalaureate10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
95%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
95%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£34,000
After 15 months
£34,000
3 years on
£42,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
95%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback76%
Academic support62%
Well organised76%
Learning resources80%
Student community98%
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Where this degree can lead
Nuclear and RadiochemistsIndustrial ChemistOptical Glass MakerAstronomerMeteorologistPhysical Scientists n.e.c.
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