University College London
Theoretical Physics
Typical offer rate
46–56%
competitive entry
Typical entry
A*AA
Grad employment
90%
15 months after
In professional roles
91%
Median grad salary
£34,000
15 months after
University College London's theoretical physics degree covers the formal mathematical frameworks of modern physics, including quantum field theory, symmetry and particle physics, with a strong emphasis on analytical problem-solving. It is a demanding programme suited to students with a firm mathematical foundation. The offer rate sits at the competitive end. Offers are made around A*AA at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Theoretical Physics at University College London has a 46–56% chance of an offer, competitive by UK standards. Most offers are made around A*AA at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: A*AA
- UCAS tariff: 152–152 points
About University College London
University College London was the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion and among the first to admit women, on its Bloomsbury campus in central London.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University College London · Theoretical Physics
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.