Physics Offers 2020

UoB - Engineering and Physical Sciences

GCSEs - 5 A*s 3 A's and 1 B
AS Grades - ABBB
Predicteds - A*AA
Date of UCAS form submission- 26/11/19

Glasgow
Offer- AAB

Durham
Offer- AAA

Bristol
Offer AAB

Manchester
Acknowledgement

Queen's Belfast
Offer - ABB

Reply 162

Official Rep

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Original post by fatima.zahra

what would you recommend for a person who into the 'Math and Physics' joint course at both Manchester and Warwick? And if I'm not mistaken, Birmingham have a really good physics department too. Agh I'm so torn on which university to choose

Hi @fatima.zahra,

You're absolutely right, I'm currently in my third year of a Physics and Astronomy masters at the University of Birmingham and the physics department is amazing!

In terms of UK rankings, we are ranked 5th for our department with The Complete University Guide, 4th with The Guardian and in the top 10 of The Good University Guide.

In personal experience, I would completely agree with these high rankings. The school of Physics and Astronomy has both excellent staff and students who work together to achieve a great atmosphere and a helpful working environment. Birmingham now feels like a home away from home to me, much to my mum's dismay :biggrin:

, and I know I can ask any one of my peers or lecturers for help if and when I need it.

If you have any questions about what the University of Birmingham is like, don't hesitate to get in touch!

Paige :yep:

Reply 163

Original post by Jackson777

only waiting to here back from Edinburgh and Oxford. Oxford is obvs mid January, but has anyone gotten anything from Edinburgh yet?

My son got unconditional to Glasgow 2 weeks after he applied so october never got interview for oxford though but unconditionals for Glasgow and Aberdeen justwaiting on st Andrews

Reply 164

Original post by Barbie 50

My son got unconditional to Glasgow 2 weeks after he applied so october never got interview for oxford though but unconditionals for Glasgow and Aberdeen justwaiting on st Andrews

Sorry edinburgh he got unconditional for within 2weeks

Reply 165

Jackson777

My firm’s offer is *aa, but 3 of my other four offers are **a. Do you think it’s possible to negotiate with unis to get offers down so that they have a chance of me coming there (sounds so arrogant ik but it’s a legit problem)

Reply 166

username4411794

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Original post by Jackson777

My firm’s offer is *aa, but 3 of my other four offers are **a. Do you think it’s possible to negotiate with unis to get offers down so that they have a chance of me coming there (sounds so arrogant ik but it’s a legit problem)

My son is in a similar position. He has one offer of aa but if he puts it as his firm he's not left with many options as second choice. The tutor at his sixth form suggested he emailed the admissions at a couple of the unis explain the situation and see if he can get a B out of them. So yes I think have a go.

Reply 167

Physman1

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Hi, I have applied for Mathematics with Mathematical Physics but I think I would like to change to Theoretical Physics.Do you think this is possible/likely?

Reply 168

vinhvo

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Original post by Physman1

Hi, I have applied for Mathematics with Mathematical Physics but I think I would like to change to Theoretical Physics.Do you think this is possible/likely?

I wanna do the opposite of that I have an offer for physics but I doubt it because it’s different departments

Reply 169

Physman1

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Original post by vinhvo

I wanna do the opposite of that I have an offer for physics but I doubt it because it’s different departments

I don't know because the entry requirements for theoretical physics are lower than for maths so it might be possible?

Reply 170

Taran4u

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No, switching departments at Imperial is not possible. Which is why I applied to both maths and physics here.

Reply 171

Physman1

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I am talking about UCL sry not to mention

Reply 172

Fairywishes

Original post by Barbie 50

Sorry edinburgh he got unconditional for within 2weeks

Did your son hear back from St Andrews yet?
My daughter got an unconditional offer on Friday but it was for the Gateway into Physics and Astronomy (which she hadn't applied for) rather then the straight forward Physics and Astronomy.
She already has unconditionals from Glasgow, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde just waiting on Edinburgh now.

(edited 4 years ago)

Reply 173

Original post by Fairywishes

Did your son hear back from St Andrews yet?
My daughter got an unconditional offer on Friday but it was for the Gateway into Physics and Astronomy (which she hadn't applied for) rather then the straight forward Physics and Astronomy.
She already has unconditionals from Glasgow, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde just waiting on Edinburgh now.

Still waiting on St. Andrews 😫😫

Reply 174

Original post by Fairywishes

Did your son hear back from St Andrews yet?
My daughter got an unconditional offer on Friday but it was for the Gateway into Physics and Astronomy (which she hadn't applied for) rather then the straight forward Physics and Astronomy.
She already has unconditionals from Glasgow, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde just waiting on Edinburgh now.

Can I be cheeky and ask what your daughters grades were congratulations on her offer is St. Andrews her first choice

Reply 175

Fairywishes

Original post by Barbie 50

Can I be cheeky and ask what your daughters grades were congratulations on her offer is St. Andrews her first choice

Messaged you x

Reply 176

Original post by Barbie 50

Can I be cheeky and ask what your daughters grades were congratulations on her offer is St. Andrews her first choice

Original post by Fairywishes

Messaged you x

Thanks and good luck to your daughter let’s hope she gets her offer from edinburgh soon my son is doing 4 advanced Highers maths physics mechanics and chemistry xx

Reply 177

Steve Zissou