Physics BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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John Anderson Campus

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SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Study with usStudying a BSc (Hons) Physics at the University of Strathclyde, youll 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 optionscomputational physics is embedded in the first three years of the degreelearn from academics at the forefront of their research fieldopportunity to ...Read more

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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.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
Physics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physics graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Physics graduate salary
£24,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A 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.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

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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

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£27,800 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£27,800 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - 141 Per week

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University of Strathclyde
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