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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
Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our Universe, and its laws underpin the other natural sciences.Our flexible BSc Physics programme reflects this central role. The programme covers all aspects of physics, from the very basics to the current frontiers of knowledge. The early years of the programme are broad-based, providing a robust foundation for advanced physics and mathematics courses. In later years you can specialise by taking courses from different fields based on your interests and career ambitions. Whatever field of physics interests you the most, you will find experts in: * particle physics * nuclear physics * condensed matter * fluids * optics * cosmology * astronomy
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. 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
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£36,800 per year
Students from EU
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£36,800 per year
Students from International
£36800 Per year
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