• Question: what qualafications do you need to become a theoretical physicists

    Asked by lolz4daz to Daniel, Giovanna, Greg, Kelly, Lowri on 7 Mar 2016.
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      Lowri Evans answered on 7 Mar 2016:

      It’s not my area of expertise I’m afraid, but I’m sure one of the other scientists will be able to help you out 🙂

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      Daniel Biggs answered on 9 Mar 2016:

      Hi, I am not entirely sure but I would think that Maths and the Sciences would be subjects to consider for A levels. Gaining GCSE’s of C and above will give you the best chance of continiuing in further education.

      I hope this helps.

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      Greg Irving answered on 10 Mar 2016:

      I’m not sure about this one. My friend is a theoretical physicist and has good GCSEs / A-Levels in Maths and Physics and a degree in Physics and PhD in theoretical physics. Hope this helps !

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      Giovanna Tancredi answered on 14 Mar 2016:

      Hello, I have few friends who are theoretical physicist.
      They all have a bachelor degree in physics and then did a master on theoretical physics. Then they also did a Phd.
      You might need to have math, further math and physics, and you would need to get Cs at least…(you will have more chances of getting to a good university if you have Bs). Hope this helps!

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