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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
The close relationship between physics and high performance computing worldwide is embodied in the Computational Physics degree programme.Most theoretical problems are now sufficiently complex that they cannot be solved by mathematics alone.As experimentation becomes more difficult and expensive, computer simulation has become the most practical way to understand complex phenomena such as: turbulence nuclear reactors and weapons climate changeThese are the areas where computational physicists already dominate. In the future, based on current recruitment patterns, the methods of Computational Physics will also come to dominate other areas such as: financial markets genomics disease controlThis physics-based programme is for students interested in computing, modelling and simulation. You will study: programming algorithms problem-solving methodologiesYou will receive a thorough education in physics and the associated mathematics, together with the ability to write computer programs to simulate natural systems.
Programme benefitsThe School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research. The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh. You will be taught by academic staff with links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN, TRIUMF, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).
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University information
The University of Edinburgh
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University League Table
19th
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Campus address
Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
16th out of 46 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 229194 85%8th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10080.0 80%27th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.93 73%44th
