Year 1: foundations of physics including Mathematics, Mechanics and Waves, Electromagnetism and Quantum Physics and practical work undertaken in the teaching laboratory; choice of elective classes from across the University.
Year 2: all classes are compulsory and build on your understanding of physics developed in year 1; laboratory work becomes more sophisticated, recognising your growth as a physicist.
Year 3: new topics include Condensed Matter Physics and Thermal Physics; laboratory and computational work further develops your skills.
Year 4: you will take education-based classes along with extended periods of teaching practice in schools.
2025 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AABB or ABBBB including Maths and Physics at B and English.
Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including Maths and Physics at B and English.
A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.
October
Degree
BSc Hons
Full time
F3XC
4 years
Faculty of Science
Physics
10
