Physics with Astrophysics MSci (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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SEP-25

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5 Years

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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

5 Years

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In this degree programme the study of physics is particularly focused on astrophysical phenomena: from stars and planets to galaxies and cosmology.Astrophysics provides a natural laboratory in which to explore the laws of physics, and in certain astrophysical objects: such as pulsars, quasars and black holes; to test those laws under extreme conditions. Astronomy lectures are complemented by our observatory, planetarium and telescope facilities.WHY STUDY PHYSICS WITH ASTROPHYSICS?This degree ...Read more

In this degree programme the study of physics is particularly focused on astrophysical phenomena: from stars and planets to galaxies and cosmology.

Astrophysics provides a natural laboratory in which to explore the laws of physics, and in certain astrophysical objects: such as pulsars, quasars and black holes; to test those laws under extreme conditions. Astronomy lectures are complemented by our observatory, planetarium and telescope facilities.

WHY STUDY PHYSICS WITH ASTROPHYSICS?

  • This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics
  • Lectures are complemented by our observatory, planetarium and telescope facilities at our Garscube Campus
  • 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
  • The school has two active societies - PhySoc and AstroSoc - run by students, for students

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.

ACCREDITATION

All programmes containing physics are fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
Astronomy
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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80%
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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90%
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Physics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Physics graduate salary
£22,000
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