Physics - BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Student rating

(4.3)

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2026

Duration

4 Year

Course info

Physics is the experimental and theoretical study of matter and energy and their interactions, ranging from the domain of elementary particles, through nuclear and atomic physics, to the physics of solids and, ultimately, to the origins of the universe itself.

Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

Many of our staff play leading roles in major international research projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the gravitational wave observatory LIGO.

Career Prospects?

The scientific knowledge and mathematical and analytical skills you acquire will equip you to work across a wide range of industries including aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, petroleum, communications, computing, medical physics, education, commerce and the Civil Service.

Key stats

Complete University Guide ranking

Complete University Guide Physics & Astronomy ranking

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UNISTATS, UCAS

What students say

Leo Craig

University of Glasgow

Physics - BSc (Hons)

Best times is the people I’ve met and my group at uni they’re all great people my worst time is walking up 12 flights of stairs to a lecture every day

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Andrew Denison

University of Glasgow

Physics - BSc (Hons)

Best: The campus is excellent and the student bodies are well organised. Worst: Everything is based on a "22 point scale" which means a first at Glasgow Uni is 82%!

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Andrew Denison

University of Glasgow

Physics - BSc (Hons)

Best - Loads of societies to get involved in and great student unions. Worst - Everything is graded on a 22-point scale which makes the grade boundaries (A,B,C,etc) higher than most other universities)

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Jan

University of Glasgow

Physics - BSc (Hons)

Best: Glasgow is an amazing city to live in, and the university is located in a lovely area. I've found my school to be very supportive and approachable as well. What could be improved: Currently the housing situation in Glasgow is very tight, and rents have increased substantially during my time here. However, Glasgow is still a comparatively affordable city.

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Lewis Deighan

University of Glasgow

Physics - BSc (Hons)

It is difficult for me to comment on many areas as most of my learning has been online, but in general in person and online is done well with many resources supplied. One criticism I have is for one of my courses(matsh1) there I a little too much continuous assessment leaving less time to get my head around and process what I have just learned, but on the whole good.

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Tuition fees

Student living

per year

Students from

Accommodation (Havannah House) - £183.05 per week

DATA SOURCE:

UCAS / IDP Connect

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Reviewed: 09/11/19

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Fine. The university were accomodating when I needed to take a year out and the course is interesting. Lecturers are mostly good. The facilities are good. It's been fine.

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Reviewed: 22/02/19

Physics - BSc (Hons)

I started university knowing no one and nothing about anything or anyone. At first, I came in such a hurry and with minimal luggage on me that I had to live with what I could get. It felt like magic at first, but soon, I started making friends with everyone within a certain vicinity. It seemed like everyone was nice and very fund of other people and I discovered that the plans I came with changed in order to accommodate friendships and lifelong bonds that will be necessary for my future endeavours. In a nutshell, this university is bringing out something in me that I would have thought I would't have had.

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Student Reviewer

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Reviewed: 27/02/18

Physics - BSc (Hons)

My university experience has been good, although i have no had an appropriate chance to fully experience the social side due to the amount of work my degree requires. I had to take a year out on medical grounds so personally it's been up and down for me. There are aspects i really enjoy, but some i don't, which is probably a common denominator amongst other students i suspect.

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Student Reviewer

University of Glasgow

Reviewed: 16/01/18

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University of Glasgow is fantastic. They offer such a wide variety of courses and in my experience they are taught extremely well. I’m loving the GU lifestyle and I am sad I only have 2 years left!

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