Physics and Business Studies
Thinking like a physicist makes good business sense
The degree is designed for students who enjoy physics but wish also to develop an interest in management and business. Warwick Business School, which is a leading Business School in the country, has pioneered the teaching of management science to undergraduates at British universities. During the first two years of the degree, students are based in the Department of Physics. Students take the core physics modules and an introductory module on business. They would normally take more outside modules including perhaps a foreign language module. Students transfer to the Warwick Business School for their third year. They choose four modules from the lists of those available. Each module lasts the whole year and carries 25% of the final year credit.
Modules
Modules currently available in the Department of Physics include Physics Foundations, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Phenomena, Classical Mechanics and Relativity, Waves, Thermal Physics I and Mathematics for Scientists.
Options vary between courses and are subject to change.
For more details about the modules on offer at this time, take a look at the Department of Physics website.
Assessment
Assessment is via end of year examinations (about 70%). Laboratory and project work, computing and coursework associated with core modules are assessed by final reports, oral presentations and coursework.
Student Profile: Paul Maguire-Wilson, 1st year, Physics
'I chose Warwick to study physics for a number of reasons. The University as a whole ranks highly, and so too does the Physics Department. My main reason, however, was the varied course and the option to choose modules outside the core compulsory modules, which puts me in control of my own learning. I like the fact that Warwick is a campus university so everything you need is close by, but there are still places like Coventry and Leamington nearby for a day’s shopping or a night out.
Another great thing about Warwick is its real international feel – there are students from all over the world, so you get to learn about different cultures and meet some really cool people'.
UCAS Code: FN31 BSc/PhyBS
TYPICAL OFFERS
The typical offers listed below are for 2012 entry.
A level: AAA (incl. Physics and Maths. Current typical offers for each course are available on the Physics website.
A levels in Applied Subjects and Mixed Portfolios: Candidates considered on an individual basis. Grades required will be similar to those for candidates taking academic A and AS qualifications.
International Baccalaureate: 36 points including at least grade 6 in both Mathematics and Physics at Higher level.
Scottish Qualifications: Advanced Higher AA in Mathematics and Physics, and either Higher AAB for Physics + Physics and Business Studies or Higher AAA for Mathematics and Physics.
Cambridge Pre-U: D3 D3 M1.
Welsh Baccalaureate: See here
Overseas Qualifications: See here
Access Courses: Access to HE Diploma (QAA-recognised) including appropriate subjects with distinction grades in level 3 units, and Mathematics and Physics A levels or equivalent.
General Studies/Critical Thinking: Offers normally exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS
Advanced or Higher level qualifications in Mathematics and Physics.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Gap year: Applications for deferred entry are welcomed.
Interviews: Only applicants who do not meet standard entry requirements are interviewed.
Open days: Applicants who receive an offer will be invited to a Departmental Open Day, held between November and March.
Admissions: (024) 7652 3965
Email:
ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk
