A level
Typical offer
A*AA
A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable).
Further Mathematics is not required for this course. If you do study Further Mathematics, you must still achieve A in both Maths and Physics.
Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.
Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
A level
Contextual offer
AAA or A*AB
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
A level
Alternative offer
AAA or A*AB
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ or IEPQ
- grade A in AS level Further Mathematics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
- grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include A level Further Mathematics
- an appropriate grade in any other project qualification we recognise
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:
AAAB or A*ABB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics and B in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.
Read more about how our alternative offers work.
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer
7, 6, 6 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics.
Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.
Standard Level in essential subjects.
In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying either Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics or either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.
We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course.
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.
For this course, you will normally need to study either Mathematics course at Higher Level. Your remaining qualifications must include sufficient Physical Science content.
International Baccalaureate Certificates
If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.
If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.
For this course, you will normally need to study either Mathematics course at Higher Level. Your remaining qualifications must include sufficient Physical Science content.
International Baccalaureate
Contextual offer
6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
Standard Level in essential subjects.
In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying either Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics or either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF
Typical offer
D*DD plus A at A level
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.
We are able to consider BTEC qualifications in Applied Science and you need to have studied as many units in Physical Science as possible. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your units before making an application.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.
BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates
We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. Your remaining qualifications will need to include sufficient Physics or Physical Science units. If you are not studying A level Physics, please contact us to discuss the suitability of your units before making an application.
T levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.
Scottish Highers
Typical offer
AA in Advanced Highers
AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.
Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer
39 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma in Science or Science and Engineering, with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction. This must include 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Mathematics units and 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Physics units.
Our Physics courses are academically challenging and require solid foundations of knowledge in Mathematics and Physics. We are able to consider Access to HE Diplomas in Science or Engineering, and we are looking for you to be studying a suitable level of Mathematics and Physics to be able to succeed in our courses. You will need to have studied Mathematics graded units worth at least 12 credits (including Calculus) and Physics graded units worth at least 12 credits, and your Access course specification will be reviewed thoroughly when we are considering your application. Most recent successful applicants have studied a significant amount of Mathematics independently, or completed some of the Mathematics A level syllabus alongside their Access studies.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Combinations of qualifications
Typical offer
We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.
To be considered for this course, your combination of qualifications must include A level Mathematics (or equivalent) and either A level Physics (or equivalent) or sufficient Physical Science content.
You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.