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Physics with Geology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics with Geology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This programme brings two hugely popular subjects together to help develop in-demand Geophysicists.
Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in Earth Sciences in the 2024 National Student Survey.
Geology is the study of the Earth and how it works: its minerals, rocks, their structure and interactions above and below Earth's surface. It is also concerned with unravelling Earth history, including the history of life, and predicting future geologic events. Geophysics applies mathematics, the principles of physics, and modell...
This programme brings two hugely popular subjects together to help develop in-demand Geophysicists.
Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in Earth Sciences in the 2024 National Student Survey.
Geology is the study of the Earth and how it works: its minerals, rocks, their structure and interactions above and below Earth's surface. It is also concerned with unravelling Earth history, including the history of life, and predicting future geologic events. Geophysics applies mathematics, the principles of physics, and modelling to study the Earth’s interior and investigates the Earth’s electromagnetic and gravitational fields.
At first sight, these two subjects, may appear very different however they are not. A Geophysicist explores the same problems as a Geologist but by application of physical, numerical, and computer technology methods and particularly physics based techniques to the study of Earth’s interior and for the exploration of natural resources. If you have ever wondered how volcanoes or earthquakes happen, why Tyrannosaurus is extinct, why mountains form, how oil and gas forms and how to find and produce it, or how climate changes over time, ask a Geophysicist.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A33-H05
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours). Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Applicants who have achieved BBBB or better (to include Mathematics and Physics), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Must achieve at least BB from two science or mathematics subjects. C at Advanced Higher may substitute for B at Higher. Also required: National 5 in English.
Scottish Advanced Higher
For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours). Also required: National 5 in English.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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 also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A minimum of DMM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Five subjects at Higher at H3, to include Mathematics and Physics. O in English or in English Language also required for entry.
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