Entry requirementsSelected entry requirements
English language: Minimum grade C in English Language. IELTS - minimum 6.0. TOEFL - minimum 213 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet based).
A level: AAA-AAB
Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes.
GCSE: Minimum grade C in English Language.
Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.
International baccalaureate: 37-33 points overall including minimum of 5-6 points in Mathematics and Physics at Higher level.
Additional entry requirements
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Academic titleMPhys Physics with Theoretical Physics
Course descriptionCourse description Physics with Theoretical Physics is aimed at students interested in the more mathematical and theoretical aspect of physics. The course provides a solid grounding in all aspects of physics, both theoretical and experimental, although a significant amount of practical work is replaced by lecture courses and project work in theoretical physics. In the first two years, you study the topics of advanced mechanics, advanced mathematics and computational physics. In third and fourth year, you study in more depth topics of particular interest to you, for example, quantum theory, electrodynamics and general relativity.
It is possible to transfer to the 3-year BSc course at the beginning of your third year.
Special features
Students have an opportunity to spend a period of time studying abroad in the second or third year.
It is possible to transfer to the 3-year BSc course at the beginning of your third year.
Career opportunities
Because the course covers a wide range of physics and mathematics topics, graduates are well placed to pursue research in experimental or theoretical physics, teaching or science-related jobs in industry or the Civil Service. Computing related careers are well suited to students with the highly developed mathematical and analytical techniques acquired through this course.