Computer Science and Physics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Computer Science and Physics BSc (Hons)

This programme draws on Edinburghs joint strength in computational physics and informatics.

You will develop a strong interdisciplinary background including topics in both computer science and physics. You will have the chance to study topics that cross both fields, for example, computational simulation of physical systems.

Our degree flexibility allows you to tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

GF43

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

43

34

43 points with 777 at HL - 34 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 and Physics at 5. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5.

A level

A*,A*,A*

A,A,B

A*A*A* - AAB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
EU, International £36,800

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