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Physics BSc

Standard A-level offer for Physics BSc at Newcastle (2027 entry): AAB. Required subjects: AAB including Mathematics and Physics; or ABB including Mathematics and Physics if the third A-level is from Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History or a Modern/Classical Language. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Verified October 2026 against the official course page.

A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry

Standard offer
AAB
Admissions tests
None stated
Required subjects
AAB including Mathematics and Physics; or ABB including Mathematics and Physics if the third A-level is from Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History or a Modern/Classical Language. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded.
Notes
In the ABB route, the third A-level from the list can be replaced by grade 2 in any STEP paper. If your qualifications do not fully meet the subject requirements, you may be asked to take a free online physics test; passing it then becomes a condition of your offer. Applicants without A-level Mathematics and Physics should apply for Physics with Foundation Year. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A-levels, a pass in the practical element is required.
Also covers
  • Physics MPhys
  • Theoretical Physics BSc
  • Theoretical Physics MPhys
  • Physics with Astrophysics BSc
  • Physics with Astrophysics MPhys
Source
Official course page · verified October 2026

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FAQ
Which A-levels do I need for Physics BSc?

AAB including Mathematics and Physics; or ABB including Mathematics and Physics if the third A-level is from Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History or a Modern/Classical Language. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded.

What is the standard A-level offer for Physics BSc?

AAB. In the ABB route, the third A-level from the list can be replaced by grade 2 in any STEP paper.