概要
Physics at Imperial College London (UCAS codes F300 BSc / F303 MSci, with F309 for the Year Abroad MSci) is a three-year BSc or four-year MSci programme run by the Department of Physics. The course covers core physics — classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, condensed matter, particle physics and astrophysics — with a substantial laboratory component and a final-year project. Imperial requires the ESAT (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics) and does not run a standard interview.
なぜImperialでPhysicsを?
Imperial's current verified course identity is Physics MSci, a 4-year route rather than the 3-year BSc route. The key admissions identity point is the UCAS code: F303 is verified for MSci Physics, while F300 belongs to BSc Physics.
Section 01
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Section 02
| Qualification | Typical Offer | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels) | Mathematics, Physics required. Further Mathematics recommended. General Studies, Critical Thinking not accepted.A-level offer must include A* in Mathematics, A* in Physics and A in another subject. Further Mathematics is recommended but not required. If made an offer, applicants taking science A-levels that form part of the offer must pass the practical endorsement. |
| IB Diploma | 42 points (partial; re-check live MSci course page) | HL: Mathematics at higher level, Physics at higher level required. Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches preferred recommended at HL.For the MSci page, use 42 points as the typical IB offer based on current Imperial MSci-facing snippets. The detailed UCAS F300 BSc entry-requirements excerpt gives 40 points overall with 7 in Mathematics HL, 7 in Physics HL and 6 in a third HL subject; this appears to be a route/source discrepancy rather than proof that the MSci typical offer is 40. Use cautious wording because current MSci-facing snippets list 42 points while UCAS F300 BSc evidence shows 40 points. |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | Five AP subjects at grade 5 (partial; re-check live Physics MSci AP accordion) | AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, Further grade-5 AP subject(s) from the official course-page list required. SAT/ACT: ACT and SAT scores are not accepted for undergraduate entry; AP tests or other accepted high-school qualifications are used instead..If applicants study APs alongside another high-school qualification, Imperial may apply requirements to both sets of qualifications. Re-check the live Physics MSci AP accordion The full AP combination was not fully accessible. |
Section 03
YEAR 12
Build the academic base
Confirm that Physics at Imperial is the right fit, prioritise Mathematics and Physics, and build evidence of sustained physics interest through reading, problem-solving and relevant super-curricular work.
1 JUN — 28 SEP
Create UAT-UK account and book ESAT October sitting
UAT-UK account creation opens on 1 June 2026, October test booking opens on 20 July, and October booking closes on 28 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time.
1 SEP — 13 JAN
Submit UCAS
Completed 2027 UCAS undergraduate applications can be submitted from 1 September 2026. For Imperial Physics, the main equal consideration deadline is 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.
12 — 16 OCT
Sit ESAT Sitting 1
The first ESAT window for 2027 entry runs from 12 to 16 October 2026 and is available to all candidates for 2027 entry.
26 OCT — 21 DEC
Book ESAT January sitting if needed
January ESAT booking opens on 26 October 2026 at 15:00 GMT and closes on 21 December 2026 at 18:00 GMT.
NOV — FEB
Attend Imperial interview if invited
Official course snippets indicate Physics applicants may be interviewed, but the exact Physics-specific interview window and format were not verified. Imperial general guidance commonly places interviews between November and February.
4 — 8 JAN
Sit ESAT Sitting 2
The second ESAT window for 2027 entry runs from 4 to 8 January 2027 for candidates who did not sit the October test.
MAR — JUN
Receive decisions and choose firm / insurance
UCAS lists 31 March 2027 as the provider target for decisions on 13 January applications. If all decisions are received by 31 March, the UCAS reply deadline is 5 May; if all are received by 12 May, the reply deadline is 2 June.
AUG 2027
Meet conditions and confirm your place
Offer holders normally receive final confirmation after summer results are released and Imperial checks that offer conditions have been met.
YEAR 12
Build the academic base
Confirm that Physics at Imperial is the right fit, prioritise Mathematics and Physics, and build evidence of sustained physics interest through reading, problem-solving and relevant super-curricular work.
1 JUN — 28 SEP
Create UAT-UK account and book ESAT October sitting
UAT-UK account creation opens on 1 June 2026, October test booking opens on 20 July, and October booking closes on 28 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time.
1 SEP — 13 JAN
Submit UCAS
Completed 2027 UCAS undergraduate applications can be submitted from 1 September 2026. For Imperial Physics, the main equal consideration deadline is 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.
12 — 16 OCT
Sit ESAT Sitting 1
The first ESAT window for 2027 entry runs from 12 to 16 October 2026 and is available to all candidates for 2027 entry.
26 OCT — 21 DEC
Book ESAT January sitting if needed
January ESAT booking opens on 26 October 2026 at 15:00 GMT and closes on 21 December 2026 at 18:00 GMT.
NOV — FEB
Attend Imperial interview if invited
Official course snippets indicate Physics applicants may be interviewed, but the exact Physics-specific interview window and format were not verified. Imperial general guidance commonly places interviews between November and February.
4 — 8 JAN
Sit ESAT Sitting 2
The second ESAT window for 2027 entry runs from 4 to 8 January 2027 for candidates who did not sit the October test.
MAR — JUN
Receive decisions and choose firm / insurance
UCAS lists 31 March 2027 as the provider target for decisions on 13 January applications. If all decisions are received by 31 March, the UCAS reply deadline is 5 May; if all are received by 12 May, the reply deadline is 2 June.
AUG 2027
Meet conditions and confirm your place
Offer holders normally receive final confirmation after summer results are released and Imperial checks that offer conditions have been met.
Section 04
Imperial Physics MSci requires the Engineering and Science Admissions Test, usually abbreviated ESAT. The required modules are Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics.
UAT-UK is the test provider, and UAT-UK is a collaboration between Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge, with tests delivered as computer-based assessments through Pearson test centres. Test Sitting 1 runs from 12-16 October 2026, and Test Sitting 2 runs from 4-8 January 2027. Candidates in China, Hong Kong and Macau have restricted ESAT dates of 12-13 October 2026 or 6 January 2027.
Account creation, access-arrangements applications and bursary applications open on 1 June 2026 at 3pm BST. October booking opens on 20 July 2026 at 3pm BST and closes on 28 September 2026 at 6pm BST. January booking opens on 26 October 2026 at 3pm GMT and closes on 21 December 2026 at 6pm GMT. October-sitting results are scheduled for 16 November 2026, and January-sitting results are scheduled for 8 February 2027.
ESAT has no official pass or fail score, and UAT-UK says scores are normally used alongside other application information. For international students, the test gives Imperial another way to compare applicants from different qualification systems. In reality, you should prepare for ESAT as a core part of the application rather than as a final-month add-on.
ESAT完全対策ガイド | 試験形式・採点・戦略・練習リソース。
ESATガイド →Section 05
Interview Invitation
Late Nov
Arrival to Interview
Early Dec
Technical Question
Mid Dec
Decision
Early Jan
Interview Invitation
Late Nov
Arrival to Interview
Early Dec
Technical Question
Mid Dec
Decision
Early Jan
Question Types You’ll See
Sample prompt types may include physics concept explanation, a mathematics problem linked to mechanics, graphs, calculus or modelling, and discussion of a topic, book, article or project from the personal statement.
A strong approach is to practise aloud. The aim is not to memorise scripts, but to show the steps in your reasoning when the problem is unfamiliar.
無料のPhysics面接練習問題バンクで本番さながらの問題を練習しましょう。
無料練習問題 →
Section 06
ESAT is a compulsory part of assessment for MSci Physics.
In practice, applicants should avoid building a one-dimensional application. Strong grades matter, but so do mathematical fluency, physics problem-solving, clear communication and evidence that you understand what a physics degree involves.
Our recommendation · weighting of admission factors
Oxbridge Mentors recommendation, drawn from observed offer patterns. Imperial College London does not publish official weightings — exact balance varies by college, course and year.
Section 07
A Physics personal statement should show how you think about models, assumptions and evidence. Choose two or three physics ideas and explain what you did with them: a derivation, a problem set, a simulation, an experiment or a book chapter.
For Imperial, it helps to connect interest with preparation for a mathematically intensive course. Year 1 includes mechanics, relativity, oscillations, waves, electricity, magnetism, vector fields, measurement statistics and laboratory problem-solving.
Avoid a paragraph that only says you have always loved physics. A stronger paragraph explains a problem you tried, the method you used, the error or limitation you noticed, and what that changed in your understanding.
専門家による一行一行の解説付き完全例文を見る。
Physics PS例文 →Section 08
Projects are useful when they show sustained reasoning rather than decorative interest. Choose work that leaves evidence: code, graphs, calculations, uncertainty estimates, a short write-up or a clear explanation of what went wrong.
A good Physics project does not need expensive equipment. It needs a question, a method, a result and an honest discussion of limitations.
Section 08
Other supercurricular work should support the same message: you can think mathematically, reason physically and keep going when a problem is not routine.
These are support, not substitute. One well-understood activity usually beats a long list with no reflection.
Problem solving:
Work through BPhO, UKMT and mechanics/electromagnetism problems, keeping a record of solutions that required new methods rather than routine substitution.
Mathematical fluency:
Strengthen calculus, vectors, trigonometry, complex numbers and graph interpretation, because Imperial Physics is mathematically intensive from the start.
Experimental physics:
Design small experiments, estimate uncertainties and explain limitations. Admissions evidence is stronger when practical work includes reflection, not just results.
Programming and data analysis:
Use Python, spreadsheets or another tool to model physical systems and present graphs clearly.
Reading and note-making:
Read beyond the school syllabus and keep short notes on questions raised, mathematical ideas used and links to A-level or IB topics.
Communication:
Present a physics idea to peers, write a short explainer or lead a discussion group. Clarity matters because strong physicists must explain assumptions and reasoning.
Section 08
Competitions are not required, but they are a useful way to stretch mathematical and physical reasoning under pressure. A strong approach is to use them for practice, not as trophy-hunting.
None are required; one or two done well beats five half-attempted.
Section 09
Year
01 / 04
1
Mathematics, mechanics, electromagnetism and laboratory methods
Year 1 establishes the mathematical, experimental and computational base for the degree. Students cover mechanics, relativity, oscillations, waves, electricity, magnetism, vector fields, measurement statistics and laboratory problem-solving, with one early elective choice.
Year
02 / 04
2
Quantum physics, thermal physics, electromagnetism and communication
Year 2 deepens the core with quantum physics, thermal physics, structure of matter, differential equations and electromagnetism. Students also continue advanced practical work and add breadth through I-Explore and physics-facing electives.
Year
03 / 04
3
Solid state, nuclear and particle physics, laboratory work and specialist options
Year 3 combines advanced compulsory physics with a wider menu of specialist electives. Core areas include nuclear and particle physics, solid state physics and comprehensive physics work, while optional modules allow students to move towards fields such as astrophysics, plasma physics, computational physics, medical imaging or lasers.
Year
04 / 04
4
Frontier options, research interfaces and MSci project
Year 4 is the integrated Master's stage, built around advanced specialist options and a substantial MSci project. Students study research-facing physics topics and produce extended project work with written and oral communication components.
Section 10
For books, start with resources that force you to connect concepts with mathematics. The Feynman Lectures on Physics by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton and Matthew Sands is a classic conceptual and mathematical bridge from school physics into university-level thinking. The Theoretical Minimum by Leonard Susskind and George Hrabovsky helps connect mechanics, calculus and theoretical reasoning. An Introduction to Mechanics by Daniel Kleppner and Robert Kolenkow is a demanding mechanics text for mathematically confident applicants. QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter by Richard P. Feynman gives a concise route into quantum electrodynamics and scientific explanation.
For video, choose channels that make you pause and test the explanation against equations or examples. MinutePhysics by Henry Reich offers short visual explanations that can prompt deeper follow-up reading. Veritasium by Derek Muller is useful for experimental intuition in science and engineering explainers. Sixty Symbols by Brady Haran and University of Nottingham contributors gives physics and astronomy topics explained by academic researchers. PBS Space Time by PBS Digital Studios stretches conceptual understanding in relativity, cosmology and quantum theory.
Podcasts are best used for widening subject awareness and finding questions to follow up in writing. The Infinite Monkey Cage from BBC Radio 4 is useful for practising explanations of complex ideas. The Life Scientific from BBC Radio 4 shows how research questions and research careers develop. In Our Time: Science from BBC Radio 4 gives historically grounded discussions of major scientific ideas. Physics World Weekly Podcast from Physics World keeps applicants connected to current physics research and applications.
For structured study, use university-style courses and work through problems rather than only watching lectures. 8.01SC Classical Mechanics from MIT OpenCourseWare is a rigorous mechanics course with lectures, problems and exams. 8.02 Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism from MIT OpenCourseWare is a strong next step for deepening electromagnetism. Fundamentals of Physics I from Open Yale Courses provides a structured university-level introduction to mechanics and related mathematical ideas. AP/College Physics 1 from Khan Academy is best treated as early-stage consolidation for mechanics, waves and circuits basics; move to MIT 8.01SC or similar problem-heavy material once the basics are secure.
For ESAT, passive watching is not enough. Use problem banks and timed written work to practise setting up equations, choosing assumptions and explaining multi-step reasoning under pressure.
Section 11
Imperial Physics MSci outcomes are broad rather than confined to one sector, with Discover Uni / HESA data for the 2022-23 MSci Physics cohort reporting 90% in work and/or further study 15 months after graduation. Treat the occupation-sector percentages cautiously: the Discover Uni occupation-type sample is 20 employed graduates, so the categories are indicative rather than precise long-term career shares.
Section 12
Imperial uses contextual admissions to look beyond headline grades and consider academic performance in context. Physics applicants should expect selectors to consider academic record, subject choices, UCAS evidence and ESAT performance, with interviews possible according to course snippets.
Further Mathematics is recommended rather than compulsory, and applicants should not be presented as automatically disadvantaged if their school does not offer it. Use available routes to show mathematical stretch: harder problem sets, further mechanics, calculus, vectors, programming or Olympiad-style practice.
Mitigating circumstances and exam disruption should be evidenced through the appropriate Imperial or exam-board process rather than described only informally. Keep any explanation factual, dated and documented.
Watch & Learn
学生ブログ・模擬面接・講義体験・入試アドバイス。
An introductory mechanics lecture useful for seeing how university physics frames familiar school topics.
A clear opening lecture for calculus-based mechanics and mathematical modelling.
A lecture-style introduction to charge, fields and the structure of electromagnetism.
A visual route into quantum-mechanical ideas and interpretation questions.
A conceptual extension resource for students exploring modern physics beyond school courses.
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