Physics BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A degree covering pure and applied physics, mixing theory with practical laboratory experience and research-led projects. It is accredited by the UK Institute of Physics.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Business | Duration: 4 or 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students do practical laboratory work from the outset and study classical and modern physics, quantum mechanics, astronomical phenomena, thermal physics, nuclear and particle physics and data science methods. By Level 4 they undertake a substantial personal project in a research group.

Career pathways

Physics skills are used in high-tech, space, finance and medical physics in the NHS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Level 1 entry (four-year route): A-level CCC (widening access CCD) with A-level Mathematics and Physics; BTEC relevant Extended Diploma MMM including GCSE Mathematics at 4/C; Scottish Highers BBBB (widening access BBCC) with Higher Mathematics and Physics both at B; HNC with B in the Graded Unit and 96 SCQF credits plus the essential mathematics module (Mathematics for Engineering 1). Level 2 entry (three-year route): A-level BBC with Mathematics and Physics; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM including GCSE Mathematics at 4/C; HNC with B in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits (Mathematics for Engineering 2); HND with BB in the Graded Units. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (writing 6.0; listening, reading and speaking 5.5 each).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years

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