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Theoretical Physics

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

If you are interested in applying for 2026 entry, or your course below is listed as 'coming soon', you can view details for 2026 entry. Push your thinking, grow your networks and sharpen your skills through hands-on learning opportunities between 18 May - 12 June. Open to UCL undergraduate and Master's students.

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Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts15%
208-223 pts15%
224-239 pts15%
240+ pts25%
How they qualified
80% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel80%
baccalaureate15%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
91%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
73%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£34,000
After 15 months
£42,000
3 years on
£49,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
73%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching69%
Assessment & feedback67%
Academic support58%
Well organised64%
Learning resources80%
Student community84%
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Where this degree can lead
Nuclear and RadiochemistsIndustrial ChemistOptical Glass MakerAstronomerMeteorologistPhysical Scientists n.e.c.
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University College London's own site.
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