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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.

Single honours degrees

  • 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

    • 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.

    • UCAS code: F302

  • 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.

    • 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.

    • UCAS code: F303

  • 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.

    • UCAS code: FF35

  • 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

    • UCAS code: FF3M

  • 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.

    • UCAS code: FFH5

  • Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology BSc

    Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology BSc, University of Birmingham. This undergraduate degree course enables you to focus on the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Learn more.

    • UCAS code: F372

  • Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology MSci

    Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology MSci, University of Birmingham. This undergraduate degree course enables you to focus on the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Learn more.

    • UCAS code: F373

  • Physics with Data Science BSc

    Physics with Data Science BSc, University of Birmingham. Physics with Data Science will give you a strong grounding across the fundamentals of Physics and the exciting field of Data Science.

    • UCAS code: FG13

  • Physics with Data Science MSci

    Physics with Data Science MSci, University of Birmingham. Physics with Data Science will give you a strong grounding across the fundamentals of Physics and the exciting field of Data Science

    • UCAS code: FG14

  • Physics with Medical Physics BSc

    Physics with Medical Physics BSc University of Birmingham. You will be taught by academics who are global experts in their field, you'll gain a broad understanding of the essential concepts of physics

    • UCAS code: F350

  • Physics with Medical Physics MSci

    Physics with Medical Physics MSci, Uni of Birmingham. You will be taught by academics who are global experts in their field, you'll gain a broad understanding of the essential concepts of physics

    • UCAS code: F351

  • Theoretical Physics BSc

    Theoretical Physics BSc, University of Birmingham. This undergraduate degree course enables you to explore the profound concepts of modern physics with a firm mathematical focus. Learn more.

    • UCAS code: F342

  • Theoretical Physics MSci

    Theoretical Physics MSci, University of Birmingham. This undergraduate degree course enables you to explore the profound concepts of modern physics with a firm mathematical focus. Learn more.

    • UCAS code: F343

Joint honours degrees

  • Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc

    Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc at Birmingham. If you are equally drawn to studying for a degree in maths and a degree in physics, then this undergraduate degree course is for you.

    • UCAS code: FG31

  • Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci

    Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci at Birmingham. If you are equally drawn to studying for a degree in maths and a degree in physics, then this undergraduate degree course is for you

    • UCAS code: F3DG

Foundation Year

If you would like to study Physics and Astronomy at Birmingham but lack the traditional qualifications for direct entry to our degree programmes, consider a Foundation Year programme which may lead to the programmes listed above.

Associated programmes

You may be interested in the following:

  • Natural Sciences BSc

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

    • UCAS code: YFC0

  • Natural Sciences MSci

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

    • UCAS code: YCF1