St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Astrophysics in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,160
(c. USD40,441.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BSc in Astrophysics offers a structured journey through cosmic science, spanning from our solar neighborhood to distant black holes and beyond to exoplanets and galactic superclusters. You'll master essential physics, mathematics, and computational techniques for modeling cosmic phenomena and interpreting complex astronomical data. The program provides access to the University Observatory's facilities, including the UK's largest functioning optical telescope.
This balanced curriculum consists of roughly equal parts fundamental physics/mathematics and specialized astrophysics. Graduates acquire versatile skills applicable to diverse fields - from physics-related industries and astrophysics research to big data analysis, as well as broader sectors like finance and organizational leadership.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Highers
Standard entry grades - AAAA, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - AAAB, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades - AAA, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - AAB, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
IB points
Standard entry grades - 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in both Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL5 in both Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Standard entry grades - AAAA, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - AAAB, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades - AAA, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - AAB, including A in both: Mathematics and Physics.
IB points
Standard entry grades - 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in both Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades - 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL5 in both Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Tuition
GBP
30,160