UCAS GF13, three years
UCL describes a three-year BSc that treats mathematics and physics equally.
Undergraduate · UCL Mathematics and Physics
UCL Mathematics and Physics: two disciplines on an equal footing
UCL's Mathematics and Physics BSc treats the two subjects equally and asks for all three of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics at the top: A*A*A, or A*AA with a 2 in a STEP paper or an AEA distinction. It is the hardest entry among UCL's mathematics-related degrees. The decision is whether you want both subjects in full rather than either alone.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What UCL asks for in Mathematics and Physics
Taken from UCL's Mathematics and Physics BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes) and read on 31 October 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; UCL's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
A*A*A with Further Mathematics and Physics, or A*AA plus STEP or AEA
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and A in Physics, or A*AA with A*A and A in Physics plus a 2 in a STEP paper or an AEA distinction.
IB 40 with Mathematics at 7 and Physics at 6
40 points overall with 20 in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics and 6 in Physics, with a lower alternative that adds a STEP or AEA result.
Three subjects at the top level
The A-level standard asks for Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.
A STEP or AEA alternative
UCL accepts A*AA together with a 2 in a STEP paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
Official sources
Read on 31 October 2026 on UCL's Mathematics and Physics BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes), which describes 2027 entry. UCL's department pages, the fees pages, the contextual-offer details and the 2028-entry values were not read, and the page lists no admissions test or interview so none is stated and are not stated.
The course
Mathematics and physics reinforcing each other
UCL says physics and mathematics are inextricably linked and that a strong grounding in both pure and applied mathematics is essential for understanding physics, from classical mechanics to elementary particle theory. The degree gives each subject equal weight so each can reinforce the other.
Is it the right degree?
Mathematics and Physics against the single degrees
The full three-subject requirement is the difference.
Choose Mathematics and Physics if
you want rigorous mathematics and physics together and can offer Further Mathematics and Physics.
Choose UCL Physics if
you want physics with less pure mathematics and no Further Mathematics requirement. Avandy's UCL Physics guide covers it.
Choose UCL Mathematics if
you want mathematics alone. Avandy's UCL Mathematics guide covers it.
Entry rules
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics at the top
A-level applicants need A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and an A in Physics, or A*AA with A*A and an A in Physics together with a 2 in a STEP paper or an AEA distinction. IB applicants need 40 points overall with 20 in three higher level subjects including a 7 in Mathematics and a 6 in Physics, or a lower total with a STEP or AEA result. UCL's page lists no admissions test or interview. This page states no scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not UCL's.
Do you take all three subjects?
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics are named.
Is STEP or the AEA a realistic support?
Either can accompany an A*AA offer.
Do you want equal weight on both subjects?
That is the degree's design.
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 UCL has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means UCL published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means UCL has not yet published it.
Grades, the subject requirements and the preferred-subject guidance: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. UCL has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline and the 2028-entry requirements: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check UCL's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Confirm the required subjects, read the course structure and plan your preparation around it.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with University 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 write applications. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does UCL Mathematics and Physics BSc require?
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and A in Physics, or A*AA with a 2 in any STEP paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA, in UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
What is the IB requirement?
40 points overall with 20 in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics and 6 in Physics.
Is Further Mathematics required?
Yes. The standard routes name A*A* or A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
Can STEP or the AEA lower the grades?
UCL says A*AA is accepted together with a 2 in any STEP paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
Does Avandy state offer scores?
No. This page records UCL's wording for 2027 entry and states no scores or probabilities.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are UCL's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when UCL publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
Talk to us about UCL Mathematics and Physics
Tell us about the student's curriculum, their Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, whether STEP or the AEA is realistic and whether they want both subjects on an equal footing, the universities on the list, and the intended year of entry. A senior adviser will review the academic profile before recommending how to prepare.