Physics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics BSc (Hons)
Physics at Aberdeen takes you on a fascinating journey of understanding through every level of the physical world, from quarks, atoms and molecules to solar systems, galaxies and the universe. We will explore questions as vast as how the universe has evolved into its present state and cover topics such as the quantum nature of reality and other fascinating topics like thermodynamics and entropy.
We are ranked 6th in the UK for Physics - The Guardian University Guide 2024.
We offer a stimulating environment for learning, with small class sizes and f...
Physics at Aberdeen takes you on a fascinating journey of understanding through every level of the physical world, from quarks, atoms and molecules to solar systems, galaxies and the universe. We will explore questions as vast as how the universe has evolved into its present state and cover topics such as the quantum nature of reality and other fascinating topics like thermodynamics and entropy.<br/><br/><strong>We are ranked 6th in the UK for Physics - The Guardian University Guide 2024.</strong><br/><br/>We offer a stimulating environment for learning, with small class sizes and friendly staff that you will truly get to know well as you study here. Our overall aim is to build a solid foundation of physics knowledge and use that to teach you how to think differently about the world and learn the widely applicable problem-solving skills of a physicist.<br/><br/>Here, you will be taught by experts in both experimental and theoretical areas of physics. Our highly research-active staffs work also interfaces strongly with other disciplines, so you will learn how to apply your physics skills and knowledge to understanding problems in multiple fields, including the environment, the economy and medicine.<br/><br/>We have laboratory physics available at all four years of the degree, with a solid introduction to the skills required for experimental physics in our first-year labs, leading to ever more complex experiments and more freedom to pursue your own interests in the second and third year.<br/><br/>In fourth year, you may choose to undertake an experimental physics project - this year, this has included designing an in-vitro chip for studying heart disease, or constructing an optical tweezers.<br/><br/>Thanks to our connections with other disciplines we have offered other fourth year projects in medical physics, including MRI, and solid state chemistry and the study of anti-matter. We also have extremely strong expertise in computational modelling, and have projects modelling topics as diverse as patient flow through a hospital, the effects of chaos on network communications and the spread of disease.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F300
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
A minimum of 4 H at BBBB (to include Maths and Physics) (C at AH may substitute for B at H) obtained at a single sitting or a minimum of 5H at AAABB obtained over 2 sittings. National 5 in English also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from Maths and Physics. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English and Maths also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
A minimum of DMM with the main subjects being Maths and Physics. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
Five subjects at Higher at H3, to include Mathematics and Physics. O in English or in English Language also required for entry.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Maths and Physics. National 5 in English also required.
Scottish HNC
Pass
For entry to Year 2: Satisfactory completion of HNC Applied Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit. Curriculum to include: Mathematics for Science 1 (H8XP 33), Mathematics for Science 2 (H8XR 34), Physics for Life Sciences (H93F 34), Physics Principles: Heat and Thermodynamics (H93G 34), Physics Principles: Mechanics (H93H 34), Electricity and Magnetism (H93L 34), and Physics: Light and Optics (H93J 35).
Scottish HND
Pass
For entry to Year 3: Satisfactory completion of HND Applied Sciences (240 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit 1 and A in Graded Unit 2. Curriculum to include: Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33), Physics 2 (H93E 35), Electronics (H93M 35) or Maxwell’s Equations (J7XD 35), Relativity and Quantum mechanics (J676 35/H93K 35), Dynamical Phenomena (J4C0 35), Linear Algebra 1 (J81W 34/J2RB 34), Linear Algebra 2 (J5WF 35/J2RC 35), Programming Foundations (H17X 34) or equivalent.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
A level
B,B,C
A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - to include Mathematics and Physics. To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from Mathematics and Physics. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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