BSc Physical Sciences
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
BSc in Physics. Core topics include Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum culminates in an independent research project module.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Physical Universe A
- Calculus 1
- The Physical Universe B
- Light Science
- Dynamical Phenomena
- Practical Optics and Electronics
- Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
- Energy and Matter
- Introduction to the Solid State
- Optics and Photonics
- Advanced Practical Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics
- Project
- Statistical Physics and Stochastic Systems
- Case Studies in Physical Sciences
- Modelling Theory
- Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics