Chemical Physics MChemPhys

Course Overview - Chemical Physics MChemPhys

Chemical physics is an interdisciplinary subject that cuts across two major fields of physical science.

From the fundamental physics of individual atoms and molecules to soft and hard condensed matter physics. From dealing with matter from the molecules of life to the latest technological materials.

A modern chemical physicist is equipped with the tools to make contributions to a sustainable, secure and healthy future for the coming generations, through the development of:


* efficient renewable energy sources


* smart materials and devi...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

F333

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B

AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and Physics and Chemistry at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

37

32

37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Chemistry, Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) and Physics at 5. SL: English at 5.

A level

A,A,A

A,B,B

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £36,800