Schools Choosing Between Oxford, Lancaster & Bath: Maths & Physics Options

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The discussion centers on selecting universities for a Physics and Mathematics program. The user has favorites including Oxford, Lancaster, and Bath, and is considering York as one of their remaining choices but is unsure about its ranking. Bristol and Cambridge are also mentioned, with the caveat that applicants can't apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same year. The University of Manchester is suggested as another option, though it has high entry requirements. The user expresses a preference for Lancaster as a backup if they do not get into Oxford. The conversation also touches on the comparison between different programs, specifically whether a Maths & Physics or Theoretical Physics course is preferable. Overall, the focus is on finding well-ranked universities and weighing options based on entry requirements and personal preferences.
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So far my favourites are:
- Oxford (Physics)
- Lancaster (Theoretical Physics with Mathematics)
- Bath (Physics and Mathematics)

I have two remaining choices, and I'm not sure where would be best. I was considering York (Maths & Physics) as one, but I'm not sure if it is ranked well.
Thanks in advance :)
 
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Bristol. Also Cambridge, but you can't apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same year.
 
pasmith said:
Bristol. Also Cambridge, but you can't apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same year.
Yeah, Bristol might be good. Do you think the Maths & Physics or Theoretical Physics course is better?
Cambridge would be great, but seeing as I'd have to do Physics, Maths and CompSci, I'd have to do STEP. I'll take Oxford!

qspeechc said:
University of Manchester is another option:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_of_Physics_and_Astronomy,_University_of_Manchester
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manchester#Academic_profile

You can explore this website for UK university rankings:
http://www.university-list.net/uk/rank/univ-0000.htm
For example, here is The Independent's ranking of Physics departments:
http://www.university-list.net/uk/rank/univ-12059.htm
Yeah, Manchester would probably be good. The entry requirements are high though, damn Brian Cox! If I went for Manchester I couldn't put it as my insurance; in the likely scenario that I don't get into Oxford, Lancaster will probably be my first choice. Do you think that's a good idea?
Is York a good choice, too?
 

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