Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

FG31 , FG32

Campuses

Clifton Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)

About

Introduction:

This course provides a combination of benefits – helping develop the crucial lab skills you’ll require as a physicist alongside a thorough understanding of the theories involved. When blended with mathematics, the study of physics becomes a powerful tool that you can use to explore the biggest questions known to humanity.

In your first two years, you’ll develop basic skills in both mathematics and physics. Core subjects focus on mathematical methods, numerical methods, mechanics and matter.

Then you can decide on your journey, and we’ll help you reach your final destination. By specialising in mathematics or physics in your final year, you can make your learning experience everything it needs.

Our Mathematics and Physics degrees are current and relevant to the needs of the business. Our close links with the industry mean that, if you wish, you’ll have the opportunity to take up job placements with some of the world’s leading companies.

Foundation Year

We offer BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics (with foundation year),which you can apply for if you don't meet the entry criteria for this course. See our course page for foundation modules.

Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality in Physics. (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
97% of our mathematics students were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).
Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality in Physics and Mathematics (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, including A-level or equivalent Maths and Physics grade C

Applicants without A-levels will have their qualifications assessed for subject compatibility. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please see UCAS Course Search for more details.

If you don't meet the entry requirements above, you might be interested in our BSc (Hons) Physics and Mathematics (with foundation year).

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Entry requirements by country

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made following our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

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English Program Requirements

Career

Careers and employability

Your career development

You will develop numerical, analytical and computational skills greatly respected by employers, in addition to essential, transferable skills, which include report communication skills, teamwork and problem-solving.

Our recent graduates have secured roles at companies including:

Rolls Royce
NHS
Jaguar Land Rover
Nikon
Balfour Beatty

They have gone into a wide variety of job roles, including:

Research and Development Analyst
Aerothermal Engineer
Software Test Engineer
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Finance Officer

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees in areas including Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Quantum Computing and Detector Research.

Excellent placement opportunities

NTU is one of the most employment-focused universities. Increasingly, employers want to recruit graduates who have real-world work experience. That’s why all of our courses, across every subject area, offer you a work experience opportunity. Our experts help build and support your future with various career programmes and events.

On this course, after your second year, you will have the opportunity to take a year's work placement (sandwich placement). This will give you a chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice. You're also twice as likely to secure a graduate job within six months if you take a work placement.

Our recent students have taken placements across various companies, including DeVere Group, Cooper Parry and IBM. They secured varied roles such as Trainee Wealth Assistant, Business Analyst and Auditing Assistant.

You'll be supported and assessed throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary at the end of your placement. When you complete your placement, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Diploma in Professional Practice.

Find out more about work placements.

Mathematics Undergraduate Researchers Studentship (MURS)

You will be able to apply for MURS Programme - a funded opportunity to collaborate with academic staff on cutting-edge research projects. It's a structured 6-8 weeks summer programme for second year full degree students, during which, you will meet weekly with your supervisor for mentorship and guidance. These sessions are tailored to your chosen project's needs and the supervisor's approach. It is an additional skill building opportunity that will equip you with essential skills to tackle active research problems and master the art of conducting mathematical research.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their businesses.