BSc Physics
Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Essential subjects: Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) Physics preferred.) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level including mathematics and physics Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBB (Essential subjects: Higher Mathematics and Physics both at B).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics. Core topics include programming, microelectronics, statistics, mathematical modelling, and research methods. The course covers pure and applied physics, with dedicated modules in experimental physics. Students carry out a supervised research project within a departmental research group in their final year.
Modules
- Mechanics
- Core Mathematics I
- Fundamental Algebra and Calculus
- Core Mathematics II
- Statistics and Probability
- Professional Skills
- Space Physics and Astronomy
- Waves and Mechanics
- Personal Development Planning
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Electromagnetism and Light
- Introduction to Programming
- Foundations of Modern Physics
- Fundamental Experimental Physics
- Personal Development Planning
- Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electrodynamics
- Optics and Photonics
- Advanced Experimental Physics
- Classical Mechanics and Relativity
- Fluids and Magnetohydrodynamics
- Physics Project
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Thermal Physics