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.
2025 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AABB or ABBBB including Maths and Physics plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred.
Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including Maths and Physics plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred.
A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.
October
Degree
BSc Hons
Full time
F300
4 years
Faculty of Science
Physics
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