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Physics with Medical Applications with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

UCAS code: F353 | Full-time | 4 years

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UK/Ireland fees:

£9,250 per year

International fees:

£27,200 per year

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We may have limited places for entry in 2024 for high achieving applicants.

Clearing is open for applications from international students, as well as UK and Republic of Ireland students who have their results. Limited places are available for high-achieving students.

About this course

Physics is helping to advance medical diagnosis and treatment, helping us to live longer. This programme provides the perfect foundation for a career in medical physics, with options for a year in industry or a year abroad.

Introduction

Physics research is helping us to live longer, healthier lives. It is helping us to develop new cures for disease and new ways to quickly diagnose health problems. For example, particle beams and detectors used in physics research have led to the development of proton cancer therapies and new diagnostic imaging technologies.
Combining the study of physics and selected topics in medical applications, this programme provides skills such as numeracy, problem solving, reasoning and communication that are attractive to the general employer, and it is an excellent preparation for a career in medical physics.

In addition to core physics modules you will also take mathematics, computing and experimental physics modules in support of these studies. There is a project on a medical physics topic in year three with involvement from the local hospitals and medical research centres. Staff from these institutions will also be involved with teaching.

This programme is available with a year in industry. Year three is spent on a paid placement within an organisation in industry, broadly defined. You will be supported by the Department of Physics throughout your placement, and you will be expected to complete a reflective written account of your experience.

What you'll learn

  • Numeracy
  • Problem solving
  • Reasoning and communication
  • Core physics principles
  • Basic prinicples of lasers
  • How to understand lenses and optical instruments
  • Analytical skills
  • How to understand the interaction between theory and experiment

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

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Entry requirements

Home entry requirements

If you've received your results, you can apply now. You’ll usually need to have achieved BBC or above at A level or meet our requirements for other accepted qualifications. Higher entry criteria may apply for a small number of courses.

If you live in a postcode area where you’re less likely to go to university, or if you’ve spent any time in social care, we’ll take this into account when considering your application. We may be able to make you a reduced offer for the course you want to study.

International entry requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points overall including 5 in HL Maths, 5 in HL Physics plus 5 in SL English or 4 in HL English

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

443 from 2 electives (including Extended Maths and Physics) plus one core subject (excluding Citizenship and Social Development) and a minimum grade 3 in core Mathematics. Grade 4 (with no component less than 4) in HKDSE English Language

India Standard XII

Overall average of 70% from four core subjects including 75% in Maths and Physics, a minimum of 75% in English dependent on exam board (not including Hindi, Regional Language, Environmental Education and PE)
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Course options

Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.

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Careers and employability

A physics degree is a great starting point for a physics related career, engineering and computing careers.

Physicists are trained to solve a wide range of problems. That is why graduates have gone on to explore careers in such diverse areas such as:

  • telecommunications
  • microelectronics
  • nuclear power and instrumentation
  • cryogenics
  • astronomy
  • geophysics
  • medical physics
  • materials science
  • computing
  • teaching
  • business, finance and management.

88% of physics students find their main activity after graduation meaningful.

Graduate Outcomes, 2018-19.

Fees and funding

Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.

Tuition fees

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year £9,250
Year in industry fee £1,850
Year abroad fee £1,385
International fees
Full-time place, per year £27,200
Year in industry fee £1,850
Year abroad fee £13,600
Fees are correct for the academic year 2024/25. Please note that the Year Abroad fee also applies to the Year in China.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies.

Additional costs

We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.

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Additional study costs

We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.

Find out more about additional study costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to provide tuition fee discounts and help with living expenses while at university.

Check out our Liverpool Bursary, worth up to £2,000 per year for eligible UK students. Or for international students, our Undergraduate Global Advancement Scholarship offers a tuition fee discount of up to £5,000 for eligible international students starting an undergraduate degree from September 2024.

Discover our full range of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries

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Careers and employability

A physics degree is a great starting point for a physics related career, engineering and computing careers.

Physicists are trained to solve a wide range of problems. That is why graduates have gone on to explore careers in such diverse areas such as:

  • telecommunications
  • microelectronics
  • nuclear power and instrumentation
  • cryogenics
  • astronomy
  • geophysics
  • medical physics
  • materials science
  • computing
  • teaching
  • business, finance and management.

88% of physics students find their main activity after graduation meaningful.

Graduate Outcomes, 2018-19.

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Last updated 27 June 2024 / Programme terms and conditions