Physics with Geology BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Physics with Geology 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 Earths 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 modelli...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Office
Regent Walk
King's College
Aberdeen

Application Details

Course Code

F3F6

Institution Code

A20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

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.

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 also required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

A minimum of DMM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. 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 Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours). Also required: National 5 in English.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

Foundation Apprenticeship: 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 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.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £24,800

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