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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
John Anderson Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Studying a BSc (Hons) Physics at the University of Strathclyde, you'll be learning at an award-winning academic institution - the only University to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012 and 2019).
develop skills that will enable you to become a successful physicist and maximise your career options
computational physics is embedded in the first three years of the degree
learn from academics at the forefront of their research field
opportunity to undertake a summer industrial placement
Why this course?
Our BSc (Hons) Physics degree covers a wide range of topics in physics and modern physical principles. Youll develop core skills in mathematics and physics that will allow you to gain an understanding of the fundamental aspects of physics.
Training in laboratories is complemented by a research project carried out in an up-to-date research lab, attached to one of the Departments research groups. This allows you to benefit from our lively and diverse research environment.
Accreditation
Our BSc in Physics is accredited by the Institute of Physics for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Assessment
Assessment methods include exams, continuous assessment, written reports, moderated peer assessment in tutorials and workshops, talks and poster sessions.
Careers
Throughout our Physics BSc course, youll develop skills that will help you become a successful physicist and maximise your career options.
Our graduates find work anywhere from research and development to production and management in every field of science and industry. Some work as medical physicists and environmental physicists, others as petroleum engineers, patent officers as well as research scientists.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABB - ABBBB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 - 30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Physics B, Maths B.
Physics B, Maths B. In sixth year Advanced Higher Physics and Mathematics recommended.
Year 1 entry: 30 points, Physics HL5, Maths HL5.Year 2 entry: 32 points, Physics HL6, Maths HL6.
Including Physics and Mathematics both at H2.
Considered on an individual basis, contact us for advice.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,535 per year
Students from Other UK
If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
Students from Scotland
To be confirmed. Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. Scottish undergraduate students undertaking an exchange for a semester/year will continue to pay their normal tuition fees at Strathclyde and will not be charged fees by the overseas institution.
£9,535 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,535 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.
£27,800 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.
£27,800 per year
Students from International
Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - 141 Per week
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