BSc Physics
About this course
BSc in Physics, exploring the physical world from microscopic scales to galactic systems across a four-year undergraduate degree. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Project Management. The curriculum features laboratory physics across all four years, culminating in a fourth-year independent project which can be experimental, computational, or dissertation-based.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Mathematics and Physics are required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with Mathematics and Physics 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. Mathematics and Physics are required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- Scotland: 87%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Physical Universe A
- Calculus 1
- Algebra
- The Physical Universe B
- Calculus II
- Light Science
- Dynamical Phenomena
- Practical Optics and Electronics
- Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
- Computational Methods in Physics
- Energy and Matter
- Introduction to the Solid State
- Advanced Practical Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Optics and Photonics
- Project
- Case Studies in Physical Sciences
- Statistical Physics and Stochastic Systems
- Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics
- Modelling Theory
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics at University of Aberdeen do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics at University of Aberdeen?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 179 UCAS points.
Does BSc Physics at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics at University of Aberdeen?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.