BSc Physics with Renewable Energy Science
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 and Chemical Engineering, applying physics to energy efficiency. Core topics include programming, microelectronics, statistics, mathematical modelling, and research methods. The programme is offered over three or four years, culminating in a final-year Physics Project. It also includes progressive personal development modules across the first and second years.
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
- Classical Mechanics and Relativity
- Power Engineering and the Grid
- Physics Project
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Thermal Physics
- Solar Energy
- Wind and Marine Energy