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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
This programme is for students interested in understanding the fundamental principles of physics, as expressed through the language of mathematics.
It encompasses the work of Newton, Maxwell and Einstein through to Feynman, Hawking and Higgs.
The programme will equip you for any career that requires analytical thinking to solve the challenging problems facing the modern world.
How will I learn?
You will be taught through a combination of:
These will fully exploit the latest teaching technology and help to develop your problem-solving skills.
From Year 3 you will also complete group projects and undertake research projects under the supervision of one of the School’s academic or research staff members.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a combination of continuous assessment and examinations. Practical and computing courses have laboratory write-ups and checkpoint assessments.
Other courses are assessed by:
Career opportunities
A wide range of employers recognise that physics graduates have advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically and critically about complex situations.
The fact that they also have a high level of mathematical ability, IT proficiency and communication skills provides graduates with opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAA Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
37 - 32 Grades / Points required
AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. Further Mathematics is recommended. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. National 5s: English at C.
37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 and Physics at 5. SL: English at 5.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£36,800 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£36,800 per year
Students from International
£36800 Per year
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