BSc (Honours) in Astrophysics

The BSc in Astrophysics allows you to embark on a guided exploration of the science of the Universe, from our solar system to black holes and from extrasolar planets to galaxy clusters. You will develop core physics, mathematics, and computational skills to allow you to model these systems and to analyse complicated data sets. Students will be able to use some of the telescopes at the University Observatory, which contains the largest operational optical telescope in the UK.
The degree is approximately half core physics and maths, and approximately half astrophysics. It gives you competencies that are useful in a wide range of careers in physics-based industry, in further study and research in astrophysics, in analysing 'big data', and more generally in areas such as finance and management.

SQA Highers
Standard entry grades - AAAA, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - AAAB, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.

GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades - AAA, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - AAB, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.

IB points
Standard entry grades - 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in both Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL5 in both Mathematics and Physics.

IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).