BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 30,240
(c. USD40,465.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

This physics degree program places special emphasis on astrophysics, covering celestial phenomena ranging from planetary systems to galactic structures and cosmic evolution. Astrophysics serves as a unique testing ground for physical principles, allowing students to examine fundamental laws in extreme environments like those found around pulsars, quasars, and black holes. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction with hands-on experience using our planetarium, observatory, and telescope resources. You'll discover how contemporary physics forms the foundation of cosmic comprehension. The Institute of Physics officially recognizes this program. Faculty members frequently contribute to groundbreaking global initiatives, including CERN's Large Hadron Collider and the LIGO gravitational wave detection system.
Alumni pursue diverse career paths across industrial sectors, government research institutions, finance, and academia. Numerous graduates opt to complete advanced degrees before beginning their professional journeys.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics at AA. (AB may be considered.

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics.

IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.

TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.

Tuition GBP 30,240

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