About this course
Lancaster University offers BSc (Hons) Theoretical Physics with Mathematics as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Mathematics. Based in Lancaster, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £29,820 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 60. Intakes run across 2 windows (Michaelmas (October), 2026 and September, 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We normally require these grades: A levels - AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A and Physics grade A; Access to HE Diploma - Generally not accepted; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wale - We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met; BTEC Extended Diploma - DDD considered alongside A level Mathematics grade A and A level Physics grade A; BTEC in combination with A levels - A level Mathematics grade A plus A level Physics grade A plus BTEC at D; International Baccalaureate - 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations) and Physics HL; Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers - We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects; GCSE requirements - There are no specific GCSE requirements for this course, although we will look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Michaelmas (October), 2026
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
