• Question: Is getting into University to study Physics competitive? Also, can you give any advice for personal statements/ interviews?

    Asked by siddle to Arttu, Ceri, James_M, Monica, Philip on 15 Jun 2011.
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      Arttu Rajantie answered on 15 Jun 2011:

      It depends a lot on the universe. To get to do physics at Imperial you need A* in maths, A in physics and one more A in some other subject, but most other universities have lower entry requirements. It is good to aim high, but there are mechanisms to ensure that the teaching is at more or less the same level at all universities. I haven’t been involved in undergraduate admissions, so I cannot really give any useful advice on personal statements or interviews.

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      James M Monk answered on 15 Jun 2011:

      I think the popularity of physics changes year by year. At UCL it is very popular and oversubscribed, so I think you would need an A or A* in both physics and maths. So in that sense it it is competitive to get into the best universities, but it will be for most subjects.

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      Philip Dolan answered on 15 Jun 2011:

      I’d imagine that good predicted grades and a personal statement that indicates an enthusiasm for the subject would be enough to get an interview at most places. I know here in Oxford they put a lot of emphasis on how people come across in the interview.

Comments

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    reen2k111 commented on :

    YOU DIDN’T ANSWER MY QUESTION!

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    whiteheb commented on :

    I am not one of the scientist but i will leave my comment….Yes in good universities It is I search for it. In your personal statement or interview show them how much you like physics and science and that you have a good understanding of what the subject is and that that you know that it needs a lot of work to achieve it but you will give everything. This is what I will say in more depth of course.