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Year 1: all classes are compulsory and include Mathematics, Mechanics and Waves, Electromagnetism and Quantum Physics, Computational Physics and practical laboratory work.

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 develops your skills further in preparation for the fourth-year project.

Year 4: you will undertake a project in our research labs and a wide choice of optional classes.

Entry Requirements

2024 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AABB or ABBBB including Maths and Physics at B plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including Maths and Physics at B plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred.