A three-year BSc, G1F3
Delivered by the Department of Mathematics; Imperial describes an applied and mathematical-physics specialisation.
Undergraduate · Imperial Applied Mathematics
Imperial Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics: mathematics for science
Imperial's Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics BSc is a separate UCAS course within the Department of Mathematics, with the same entry standard as its sister specialisations: A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, the TMUA and no regular interview. The decision for an applicant is whether mathematics used to model physical, biological and computational systems is the specialisation they want.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What Imperial asks for in Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics
Taken from Imperial's Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics BSc course page and read on 1 November 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; Imperial's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
A*A*A with A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or IB 39
The A-level standard is A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A* in Further Mathematics. The IB standard is 39 points with 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level.
The TMUA is expected
Imperial says all applicants should take the Test for Mathematics for University Admission as part of the application.
No regular interview
Imperial says it does not currently use interviews as part of its regular admissions process.
Mathematics for physics and other sciences
Imperial says the specialised modules focus on using mathematical methods to solve problems in physics and other sciences.
Official sources
Read on 1 November 2026 on Imperial's Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics BSc course page, which describes 2027 entry. Imperial's Department of Mathematics pages, the module descriptions beyond the course page, fees and the 2028-entry values were not read, and no other university's degree was read for this guide and are not stated.
The degree
Modelling, dynamics and physical application
Imperial says the specialisation examines concepts including dynamics of games, mathematical biology and scientific computation, and that the specialised modules focus on mathematical methods for problems in physics and other sciences. Named modules on the course page include fluid dynamics, quantum mechanics, special relativity and electromagnetism, and tensor calculus and general relativity. The first-year core is shared with the other mathematics courses. This guide does not describe individual modules beyond naming them.
Is it the right degree?
Applied and Mathematical Physics against other routes
Imperial lists these as separate UCAS courses, and the entry rules look alike, so the question is the specialisation. Avandy's comparison is general.
Choose this specialisation if
you want mathematical methods tied to physical and biological problems, with dynamics and mechanics among the options.
Look at Pure Mathematics if
you prefer proof and abstract structure. Avandy's Imperial Pure Mathematics guide covers it.
Look at Mathematical Computation if
you want numerical and high-performance computing. Avandy's Imperial Mathematical Computation guide covers it.
Entry rules
A*A*A with Further Mathematics, IB 39 and the TMUA
A-level applicants need A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A* in Further Mathematics; IB applicants need 39 points with 7 in Mathematics and 6 in another subject at Higher Level. Imperial says all applicants should take the TMUA. It does not currently use interviews as part of its regular admissions process. This page states no test scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not Imperial's.
Do you want maths applied to physical systems?
The specialisation is framed around solving problems in physics and other sciences.
Is A* in Further Mathematics realistic for you?
It is a stated condition of the minimum entry standard.
Are you comfortable with a compulsory mathematics test?
Imperial says all applicants should take the TMUA.
Planning for 2028 entry
Planning for 2028 entry: what carries over and what is awaiting publication
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules Imperial has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means Imperial published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means Imperial has not yet published it.
Grades, subject requirements, the test position and the interview arrangements: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. Imperial has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline, test windows and interview dates: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check Imperial's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Confirm Mathematics and Further Mathematics, read the course page's module lists and plan TMUA preparation.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with Imperial College London or any of its colleges or departments. Preparation sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the actual requirements of each course. Support here means course-fit advice, subject mentoring and ethical preparation; Avandy gives no scores or probabilities and does not supply interview or test questions. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does Imperial Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics require?
A*A*A at A level including A* in Mathematics and A* in Further Mathematics, or 39 IB points with 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level, in Imperial's wording for 2027 entry.
Is the TMUA required?
Imperial says all applicants should take it as part of the application, and that it expects most offers to go to applicants who have taken it.
Is there an interview?
Imperial says it does not currently use interviews as part of its regular admissions process.
How does it differ from Imperial's general Mathematics BSc?
It is a separate UCAS course (G1F3). Imperial describes an Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics specialisation with topics such as dynamics of games and mathematical biology.
Does the course include physics modules?
The course page names modules such as Quantum Mechanics, Special Relativity and Electromagnetism, and Tensor Calculus and General Relativity among the options.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are Imperial's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when Imperial publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
Talk to us about Imperial Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics
Tell us about the student's curriculum, their Further Mathematics and physics, how they weigh modelling against pure mathematics and the TMUA, the universities on the list, and the intended year of entry. A senior adviser will review the academic profile before recommending how to prepare.