Physics Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff
Physics (R51) BSc (Hons) - online The Open University 85% 5% 0% - - - online Part-time
Mathematics and Physics (Q77) BSc (Hons) - online The Open University 90% 2% 0% - - - online Part-time
Physics (W82) DipHE - online The Open University - 10% 0% - - - online Part-time
Physics (S20) Cert - online The Open University - 10% 0% - - - online Part-time
Related subjects - online degree programmes:
  • What can you do with a physics degree?
    1/4
  • Physics Vs Math - How to Pick the Right Major
    2/4
  • DAY IN THE LIFE: 2ND YEAR PHYSICS STUDENT AT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
    3/4
  • A Day in my Life - Physics Student at UC Berkeley
    4/4

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27959 £29015 £34497
25-75 percentile range £23959 - £31947 £22931 - £36583 £26874 - £45969

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27427 £29226 £34578
25-75 percentile range £23903 - £31541 £23523 - £36411 £27340 - £45741

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Physics

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of Physics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Specialisations within Physics

  • Astrophysics
  • Particle Physics
  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Meteorology
  • Aerospace Dynamics
  • Atomic and Laser Physics
  • Atmospheric
  • Oceanic and Planetary Physics
  • Climate Science

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Physics studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
  • Certificate - Cert

According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.

Mathematics and Physics (Q77) - BSc (Hons) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 90 out of 100 among 120 respondents.