Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy courses

  • Physics and Astronomy

    Study one of our Physics and Astronomy programmes and get to investigate some of the biggest and most profound questions imaginable. Whether you want to focus on core physics, theoretical physics or explore how to solve the mysteries of the universe with astrophysics, we have stimulating and flexible programmes.

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Our teaching

You will be taught by leading experts who are involved in Nobel-prize winning research including the discovery of the Higgs-Boson, the study of black holes via gravitational waves, and the search for life beyond the Earth thanks to exoplanets like the TRAPPIST-1 system.

  • Natural Sciences MSci

    Engage in independent research and interdisciplinary projects on our 4-year Natural Science MSci.

    • Course type: Integrated Masters
    • UCAS code: YCF1
  • Natural Sciences BSc

    Explore disciplines like physics, chemistry, biology and earth sciences and follow the path that sparks your curiosity.

    • Course type: Integrated year abroad
    • UCAS code: YFC0
  • Physics (International Study) BSc

    Physics (International Study) BSc, University of Birmingham. In this undergraduate degree course you have the opportunity to spend one year of your degree studying physics at a foreign university.

    • Course type: Integrated year abroad, Single honours
    • UCAS code: F301
  • Physics (International Study) MSci

    Physics (International Study) MSci, University of Birmingham. In this undergraduate degree course you have the opportunity to spend one year of your degree studying physics at a foreign university.

    • Course type: Integrated Masters, Integrated year abroad
    • UCAS code: F303
  • Physics and Astrophysics (International Study) BSc

    Physics and Astrophysics (International Study) BSc at Birmingham. In this undergraduate degree course you have the opportunity to spend one year of your degree studying physics at a foreign university

    • Course type: Integrated year abroad, Single honours
    • UCAS code: FF3M
  • Physics and Astrophysics BSc

    Physics and Astrophysics BSc, University of Birmingham. This undergraduate degree course is for those who are fascinated by astronomy and are looking for a good grounding in physics. Learn more.

    • Course type: Single honours
    • UCAS code: FF35
  • Physics and Astrophysics MSci

    Physics and Astrophysics MSci, University of Birmingham. This undergraduate degree course is for those who are fascinated by astronomy and are looking for a good grounding in physics. Learn more.

    • Course type: Integrated Masters, Single honours
    • UCAS code: FFH5
  • Physics BSc

    Physics BSc at Birmingham. Flexibility is the essence of this undergraduate degree course allowing you to select a range of modules to suit particular interests leaving space to specialise later

    • Course type: Single honours
    • UCAS code: F300
  • Physics MSci

    Physics MSci at Birmingham. Flexibility is the essence of this UG degree course allowing you to select a range of modules to suit particular interests leaving space for you to specialise later.

    • Course type: Integrated Masters, Single honours
    • UCAS code: F302