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BSc (Hons) Physics Bachelor's degree at Imperial College London
BSc (Hons) Physics at Imperial College London. Studying Physics at Imperial College London means broadening your grasp of both the fundamental principles and the applied side of the discipline, within a degree that carries professional accreditation from the Institute of Physics.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
80%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Broaden your understanding of fundamental and applied physics in this professionally accredited degree. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Physics is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Imperial College London, based in South Kensington. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Physics graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £40,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Physics & Chemistry, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.0
/ 10
Strong
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Solid65
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent80
Moderate evidence Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional94
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 94% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem SolvingCore
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Build your laboratory and computing skills and receive training in a range of experimental techniques covering several areas of physics.
- Vector Fields, Electricity and MagnetismCore
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Become familiar with the key concepts of vector calculus and use them to provide a foundational introduction to electricity and magnetism.
- Mechanics and RelativityCore
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Develop your understanding of the mathematics and physics of motion in space and time and advance your knowledge of classical mechanics.
- Oscillations and WavesCore
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Gain an in-depth knowledge of oscillation and waves and appreciate their importance in multiple areas of basic physics.
- Statistics of Measurement and the Summer ProjectCore
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Further develop your understanding of several practical aspects of physics and carry out a project in either practical physics, computational physics, or a blend of the two.
- Advanced ElectronicsOptional
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Build your knowledge of circuit design and learn how to build simple circuits.
- Mathematical AnalysisOptional
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Learn to think "like a mathematician" and understand the mathematics underlying notions of limits and infinity, with particular emphasis on the underpinnings of Calculus.
Year 2 9 modules
- Advanced Practical PhysicsCore
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Advance your skills developed in Year 1 laboratory and computing by carrying out and exploring complex physical phenomena, analysing data using Python and utilising advanced coding techniques to carry out programming projects.
- Thermal Physics and the Structure of MatterCore
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Receive a grounding in the structure of matter at the microscopic and macroscopic levels and explore thermodynamics and statistical physics.
- Differential Equations and ElectromagnetismCore
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Analyse various topics in electromagnetism (EM) and develop your knowledge of linear differential equations (DEs).
- Quantum PhysicsCore
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Study the formal framework of quantum mechanics and apply this knowledge to atomic physics to explain the structure and behaviour of hydrogen and more complex atoms.
- I-ExploreCore
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Through I-Explore, you'll have the chance to deepen your knowledge in a brand new subject area, chosen from a huge range of for-credit modules. All of our undergraduate courses include one module from I-Explore's wide selection. The module you choose will be fully integrated into your course's curriculum and count as credit towards your degree.
- Communicating PhysicsOptional
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Spend time in a local school, supporting teaching whilst gaining experience of the science education children experience.
- Suns, Stars and PlanetsOptional
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Become familiar with the structure and evolution of the Sun and other stars, and learn about the key physical principles that determine the state of the planets in our own Solar System.
- Mathematical MethodsOptional
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Review several mathematical techniques fundamental for performing computations across physics and necessary for a proper formulation of its foundations. This includes analytic continuation, residues, integral transforms, calculus of variations, linear algebra including suffix notation.
- Environmental PhysicsOptional
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Understand the application of core physical concepts to the Earth system, and develop a critical, practical awareness of global environmental change.
Year 3 20 modules
- Third Year Physics LaboratoryCore
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Undertake three experimental investigations and develop a broad range of practical and intellectual skills.
- Nuclear and Particle PhysicsCore
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Examine the physics of elementary particles and nuclei, explore concepts associated with symmetries and use relativistic kinematics to calculate simple interactions.
- ComprehensivesCore
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Develop your problem-solving skills using the basic principles of physics before applying them to unfamiliar situations.
- Solid State PhysicsCore
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Cover the fundamentals of the physics of solids and explore how the properties of solids are determined by microscopic physics.
- Self-Study ModuleOptional
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You will have the opportunity to carry out an independent research project into a current area of research within physics. This will strengthen your understanding of a specific topic and allow you to develop key research skills such as critically analysing scientific literature and synthesising information relevant to your area of study.
- LasersOptional
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Obtain a mathematically rigorous understanding of laser physics and examine the basic mechanisms of laser action and how real-world lasers operate.
- Physics of Medical Imaging and RadiotherapyOptional
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Analyse a range of clinical imaging modalities and radiotherapies and understand the physical principles underlying the interactions of x-ray radiation with tissue.
- Principles of InstrumentationOptional
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Investigate the principles and practice of instrument science and use a prototyping system to build and characterise key instrument components.
- Plasma PhysicsOptional
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Discover the broad range of physical phenomena which determine the behaviour of plasmas and the importance of collective effects.
- Statistical MechanicsOptional
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Study how the co-operative behaviour of many simple constituents can lead to the emergence of new physics, and investigate continuous phase transitions.
- Foundations of Quantum MechanicsOptional
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Acquire the mathematical techniques and conceptual background required to understand the foundations of quantum mechanics.
- Computational PhysicsOptional
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Build your understanding of the finite difference methods used to solve differential equations in physics.
- AstrophysicsOptional
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Apply physical concepts from your earlier studies to explain the formation, existence, and appearance of astronomical objects.
- Group TheoryOptional
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Become fluent in the language of representation theory and confident in its applications to non-relativistic quantum mechanics.
- Advanced Particle PhysicsOptional
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Study the "Standard Model" (SM) of particle physics and assess both its advantages and limitations.
- General RelativityOptional
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Develop your understanding of general relativity (GR), Einstein's theory of gravity, and understand the new, relativistic world view of four-dimensional Lorentzian spacetime.
- CosmologyOptional
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Learn the basics of modern cosmology, and study the foundations of the Hot Big Bang theory.
- HydrodynamicsOptional
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Explore the fundamental concepts of shocks and gain a thorough understanding of compressible flow and its importance in supersonic motion.
- Space PhysicsOptional
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Unpick the key physical theories that control the properties of different space plasmas and plasma phenomena.
- Quantum InformationOptional
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Analyse the fundamental principles and applications of quantum information and their realisation.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course structure moves progressively from grounding to independence. You'll build a base in core theory, the mathematical and conceptual physics that underpins everything else, before moving into research & methods, where you learn how physicists actually investigate problems rather than just what they've concluded. Applied practice translates that theory into laboratory and computational work, giving you hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used in real physics settings. As you progress, there's room to pursue specialist options such as areas that align with your own interests within the field, allowing the degree to flex towards what genuinely engages you rather than staying rigidly generic. A significant part of the later stages is the independent project, where you take ownership of a piece of research from question to conclusion, likely the closest experience to postgraduate or professional research you'll have before graduating. Running alongside all of this is a thread of professional skills, aimed at making sure you leave not just knowing physics but able to communicate it, work in teams, and operate in professional or research settings. Because the course is accredited by the Institute of Physics, its content is shaped to meet recognised professional standards, which gives some reassurance that what you're learning maps onto what the wider physics profession expects.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who is genuinely curious about how the universe works at a fundamental level, but who also wants to see that curiosity translate into practical skill, someone happy moving between abstract mathematical reasoning and hands-on laboratory or computational work. If you enjoy problem-solving for its own sake, and don't mind sitting with a difficult question until it yields, the pace and depth of a physics degree at this level should feel rewarding rather than punishing. Most students who join this course arrive with A-levels or equivalent qualifications, and the typical UCAS tariff among those accepted sits between 208 and 223 points, useful as a sense of the company you'd be joining, though this reflects what past entrants held rather than a fixed requirement. You should be someone comfortable with independent study, since the degree builds towards an independent project where you're expected to drive your own research rather than follow a fixed brief. It also suits people with an eye on a professional future in physics, given the course's accreditation route towards Chartered Physicist status, so if you can imagine yourself working towards that kind of professional recognition, this is a natural fit. Equally, if you're drawn to research generally and could see yourself continuing into further study, the research-methods component will feel like a genuine taste of what that path involves. Expect the experience to be demanding intellectually, with real satisfaction in seeing theory, lab work and independent enquiry come together by the final year.
Careers & job market
Nationally, across Physics & Chemistry courses, 85% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 75% of those in work were in highly skilled roles or further study, figures from the Graduate Outcomes survey rather than specific to this course, but useful context for what a physics degree tends to lead to across the sector. Continuation is also relatively strong nationally, with 90% of students still enrolled or having completed their course past the first year, suggesting that most who start this kind of degree see it through. On earnings, national LEO data (not a guarantee tied to this specific course or university) shows graduates from similar fields starting on between £26,500 and £34,000 fifteen months after graduating, with a range of £24,650 to £34,800 after three years and £30,600 to £43,200 after five years. These figures describe a national spread rather than a promised outcome, and individual results will vary depending on the sector, role and further study chosen. The IOP accreditation is worth bearing in mind for career planning too, since it forms part of the pathway towards becoming a Chartered Physicist, a professional status some employers and research routes value.
University & format
Imperial College London is a public, Russell Group university based in South Kensington, with a student body of 17,565 and a history stretching back to 1907. The BSc (Hons) Physics is delivered full-time over three years, entirely in English, with teaching quality rated Gold in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and the university. As a research-intensive Russell Group institution, the format of study leans towards close contact with active research, particularly evident in the course's independent project and research & methods components.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of A*A*A. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent85% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 208 - 223 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Imperial College London's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 85% |
| Other | 11% |
| a Baccalaureate | 4% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
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Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Imperial College London whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Imperial College London →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
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Careers & earnings
What Physics & Chemistry graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £40,000 | £34,000 – £50,000 | 35 |
| 3 years after | £44,000 | £34,500 – £60,500 | 135 |
| 5 years after | £59,000 | £42,500 – £82,500 | 150 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
80%
in work or further study 15 months on
95%
in highly skilled work or study
94%
continue past their first year
65%
find their work meaningful
85%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in physics & chemistry · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Physics & Chemistry nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£40,000
£26,500 – £34,000After 3 years LEO
£44,000
£24,650 – £34,800After 5 years LEO
£59,000
£30,600 – £43,200national rangethis course’s medianaxis £22,000 – £61,500
National figures for Physics & Chemistry graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
80 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
50% working5% working and studying20% in further study95% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Physics & Chemistry courses at the same study level.
This course £59,000Peer median £36,000Middle 50% £32,000–£38,500
99th percentile
Compared with 886 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Imperial College LondonBSc (Hons) Earth and Planetary Science£59,000Imperial College LondonBSc (Hons) Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics£59,000Imperial College LondonBSc (Hons) Physics with Theoretical Physics£59,000Imperial College LondonMSci (Hons) Chemistry with Molecular Physics£59,000
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Natural and social science professionalsSOC 2020 211 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £44,243
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 40; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Physics & Chemistry graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Physics & Chemistry courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Physics & Chemistry graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Research institutes
- Energy & manufacturing
- Universities
- Government labs
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Physics & Chemistry graduates.
Physics Content Developer for AI-Enhanced LearningUp LearnPhysics PhD, Quantum Data Scientist for AIObsidianPhysics Academic MentorRibbons and Reeves LimitedPhysics TechnicianSapientia Education TrustPhysics Academic Mentor17918Physics Teachers in Calderdale and KirkleesCV-LibraryLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £40,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.0 out of 10: NSS 65.1% · in work or study 80% · continued 94%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
All students22,525
International52.9%
Aged 25+20.2%
Physical sciences across the UK
Students64,325
Aged 25+17.8%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around South Kensington
3,468 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Anti Social Behaviour 750Violent Crime 642Other Theft 530Shoplifting 370Theft From The Person 293
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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International students
What applying to Imperial College London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Imperial College London; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Imperial College London offers the GREAT - Imperial College London Scholarship for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Imperial College London and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 208 - 223 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Imperial College London. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Physics graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £40,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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