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Theoretical Physics MPhys
Course Overview - Theoretical Physics MPhys
This degree programme gives an excellent general overview of physics, with an emphasis on theoretical aspects. It covers most areas of Classical and Quantum Physics, with an emphasis on:
* physics theory
* the formulation and solving of physics problems using mathematics and computing
This degree programme gives an excellent general overview of physics, with an emphasis on theoretical aspects. It covers most areas of Classical and Quantum Physics, with an emphasis on: <br/><br/><br/>* physics theory <br/><br/><br/>* the formulation and solving of physics problems using mathematics and computing<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F306
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A
AAAA (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. 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: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 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: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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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 | £36,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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