BSc (Honours) in Physics

The BSc (Hons) in Physics will allow you to explore the fundamentals of this central science, from classical dynamics to the intriguing theories of quantum mechanics and relativity, and how these and other underpinning ideas may be applied in fields such as electronics, lasers, music, and semiconductors.

The Physics degree programme allows you to develop your knowledge and skills (including computational and lab work) to build competencies that will be useful in a wide range of careers, both in physics-based industry and 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).