Durham University is one of the leading physics and astronomy departments in the UK, enrolling around 170 students each year. The dedication to our teaching and research consistently puts us high up in all the league tables. While studying here you will benefit from the buzz and creative environment of a large research department and join a dynamic and focused intellectual community. Our research ranges from fundamental elementary particle physics and cosmology to more applied topics in which we collaborate closely with industry.
We offer degrees in Physics, Physics and Astronomy, and Theoretical Physics, all of which are accredited by the Institute of Physics. Our course structures have been designed to provide flexibility in your final choice of degree course. The three-year BSc degree is aimed at those mainly interested in a degree in Physics as a preparation for a career not necessarily in the Physics area.
Our four-year MPhys degrees will suit those looking for professional training leading to research in physics or a physics-related career. The first year of the BSc and MPhys degree courses in Physics, Physics and Astronomy, and Theoretical Physics is identical and it is possible to select modules in your second year such that you need not make a firm choice of course until the end of the second year.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Completion of the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) is required.
- A level offer – A*AA.
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – D*DD.
- IB Diploma score – 38 with 666 in higher-level subjects.
- A GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Applicants must have passed Standard XII with an average score of 87% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher
- Subjects required: Mathematics
- Standard XII from CBSE or CISCE Boards and some State Boards only are accepted for entry, State Boards considered on a case by case basis
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

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