BSc Physics with Medical Physics
About this course
BSc in Physics with Medical Physics, a physics degree bridging foundational physical science and healthcare applications across three academic years. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The course is delivered jointly by UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering and UCL Physics and Astronomy. The first year covers initial concepts through Physics of the Human Body, Mathematics for Physicists, and Practical Physics and Computing for Medical Physics 1. The second year progresses into specialised material with Introduction to Biophysics, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Physics, Statistical Physics of Matter, Mathematical Methods III, Introduction to Medical Imaging, Treatment with Ionising Radiation, and Practical Physics 2A. The final year centres on a compulsory Research Project in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, alongside optional modules covering topics such as Physiological Monitoring, Medical Imaging with Ionising Radiation, Biomedical Ultrasound, MRI and Biomedical Optics, Computing in Medicine, Medical Electronics and Neural Engineering, Applications of Biomedical Engineering, Physical Cosmology, Electromagnetic Theory, and Physics Education.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (Mathematics and Physics required. A* must be in one of the required subjects. Biology and Chemistry preferred.) IB: 39 points (Mathematics and Physics required. A* must be in one of the required subjects. Biology and Chemistry preferred.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 81%: 13 offers from 16 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 63%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 65 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 26%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Natural and social science professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 61%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Physics of the Human Body
- Mathematics for Physicists
- Practical Physics and Computing for Medical Physics 1
- Introduction to Biophysics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Physics of Matter
- Mathematical Methods III
- Introduction to Medical Imaging
- Treatment with Ionising Radiation
- Practical Physics 2A
- Research Project in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
- Physiological Monitoring
- Medical Imaging with Ionising Radiation
- Biomedical Ultrasound
- MRI and Biomedical Optics
- Computing in Medicine
- Medical Electronics and Neural Engineering
- Applications of Biomedical Engineering
- Physical Cosmology
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Physics Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Medical Physics at University College London earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £42,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £66,000. The £49,500 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Medical Physics at University College London do next?
79% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Medical Physics at University College London?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics with Medical Physics at University College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Physics with Medical Physics at University College London?
81% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 13 offers from 16 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Physics with Medical Physics at University College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Medical Physics at University College London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.