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UCAS CODE: F302

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Introducing BSc Theoretical Physics

This degree programme gives an excellent general overview of physics, with an emphasis on theoretical aspects. It covers most areas of Classical and Quantum Physics, with an emphasis on:

  • physics theory
  • the formulation and solving of physics problems using mathematics and computing

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).

Our facilities

Teaching is based at the University's King's Buildings campus. The King's Buildings campus is around 15 minutes from central Edinburgh by bus.

The location of your optional courses will depend on what courses you choose.

During your first three years, you will have access to:

  • the School of Physics and Astronomy undergraduate laboratories
  • the University's libraries and computer facilities

From Year 2, you will also have access to the Computational Physics Laboratory.

How will I learn?

You will be taught by specialists in the field through a combination of:

  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • practicals

We take advantage of the latest teaching technology and these methods help to develop your problem-solving skills.

From Year 3, you will also complete group projects and research projects under the supervision of one of the School’s academic or research staff members.

How will I be supported?

You will be fully supported throughout your time in the School of Physics and Astronomy.

There are two peer support schemes that allow new students to get help from more experienced students:

  • The Physics Peer Mentoring Scheme pairs trained mentors (honours students) with pre-honours students to help them work on whatever area of study they would like to improve.

  • The Maths Buddies Scheme runs weekly study sessions focusing on support for maths questions and problems.

In addition, the School of Physics and Astronomy has year representatives for every year of each of our programmes, acting as a link between students and staff. The role of the representative is to ensure that students' views on academic matters are heard.

Career opportunities

A wide range of employers recognise that physics graduates have advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically and critically about complex situations.

The fact that they also have a high level of mathematical ability, IT proficiency and communication skills provides graduates with opportunities in a diverse range of careers.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 34,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : ABB - AAA

Required subjects: A Levels: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, Student Recruitment and Admissions, 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9JS, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 48 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 231
    217 95%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    20th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.66 73%

    41st

    1

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