University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
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Course contact details
Undergraduate Admissions
Email:ug-ad@exeter.ac.uk
Phone:03005556060
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Course summary
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Our programmes cover a wide range of topics, both applied and theoretical, directly developed from research taking place at Exeter
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Our MPhys degrees give you a great opportunity to specialise in a research theme in which we excel, from astrophysics and quantum physics, through to electromagnetic and acoustic materials and biomedical physics
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Learn within a supportive community characterised by genuine student-staff relationships and small tutorial groups, typically made up of five students
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Option to combine your degree with a salaried research placement at companies such as Renishaw, the Home Office, and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratories
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Opportunity to join a close-knit student society with great social events throughout the year
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Benefit from access to advanced research facilities including clean-rooms, a helium liquefier, a water tank, amplified ultra-fast laser systems, and a suite of instruments for imaging biological materials
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Modules
For a full list of modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F303
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Exeter has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F303
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.
For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB - AAA
Excluding General Studies.
At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DDD
Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve Grades A and B in A Level Mathematics and Physics.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade OR 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit grade. All applicants require 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Maths and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Physics or 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Physics and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Maths.
An A-level style Maths test may also be required, please contact us for further guidance on our equivalencies and specific module requirements.
Please also see our GCSE requirements.
Scottish Higher - AABBB - AAAAB
At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABC - AAB
At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 36 points
Applicants will be considered with IB 36-324 or 666 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have at least one HL6 and one HL5 in Maths and Physics.
English language requirements
GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4
For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our website http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Fair access to Higher Education is important to the University of Exeter. It enables equality, diversity and social mobility and helps improve opportunities and life-chances for individuals and their communities. When reviewing an application, we consider the context in which applicants have achieved their academic qualifications. If candidates meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer which is typically two grades but possibly three grades below our typical entry requirements.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A*
- Highest grades
- BBC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £30900 | Year 1 |
| International | £30900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/
Sponsorship information
We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that ias why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance. For more information, please visit our course page.
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