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Theoretical Physics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Theoretical Physics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This degree programme gives you a broad overview of physics, covering a wide range of areas in classical and quantum physics.
In Years 1 and 2, you will study the same core courses as physics students, before specialising in the theoretical aspects of physics in advanced years.
In particular, you will focus on:
* physics theory
* the formulation and solving of physics problems using analytic and computational methods
Programme benefits
* The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observato...
This degree programme gives you a broad overview of physics, covering a wide range of areas in classical and quantum physics.
In Years 1 and 2, you will study the same core courses as physics students, before specialising in the theoretical aspects of physics in advanced years.
In particular, you will focus on:
* physics theory
* the formulation and solving of physics problems using analytic and computational methods
Programme benefits
* The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research. The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory.
* Our academic staff have links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), TRIUMF (Canada’s particle accelerator centre), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.
* This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-C10
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A; Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. Standard A level requirements must be achieved in one set of exams.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred) (Standard). AABB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A; 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
37.0
32.0
from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 32 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6; Physics at 5. SL: English at 5.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £40,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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