Chemical Physics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Chemical Physics BSc (Hons)

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 significant contributions to a sustainable, secure and healthy future for the coming generations, through the development of:


* efficient renewable energy sources
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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

F334

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; Physics at B; 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

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

A level

A,A,A

A,B,B

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

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Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £38,900

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