University of Bristol
Theoretical Physics
MSci, 4 years
Typical offer rate
66–76%
moderate entry
Grad employment
82%
15 months after
In professional roles
80%
Median grad salary
£31,000
15 months after
The University of Bristol's theoretical physics degree is an MSci concentrating on the mathematical and formal description of physical systems, covering quantum field theory, general relativity, statistical mechanics and advanced analytical methods. It is suited to students who wish to engage with physics at a rigorous and abstract level. The offer rate is moderate.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Theoretical Physics at University of Bristol has a 66–76% chance of an offer, moderate by UK standards. 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 chancesAbout University of Bristol
Bristol is a Russell Group university in the south-west, among the leading research universities in the country and one of the most selective.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Bristol · 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.