Mathematics and Physics

University of Bath

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying mathematics and physics. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

GCSE requirements

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

A level Typical offer

A*AA

A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable).

A level Contextual offer

AAB

AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics.

Further Mathematics is not required for this course.

A level Alternative offer

AAA or A*AB

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

7, 6, 6 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches and Physics.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

6, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches and 6 in Physics.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

D*DD plus A at A level

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

Unfortunately, the Access to HE Diploma is not a suitable route for this course. You may wish to consider our BSc Physics or Physics with Astrophysics degrees.