Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This broad based degree is designed for individuals seeking to gain a profound understanding of physical concepts and address real-world scientific challenges. You will gain the strong critical thinking, technical problem solving and empirical observation skills required for a career in many science-based industries or professions such as science journalism.
Many students have a passionate interest in science and technology but seek to study a broader degree than just physics or just chemistry. The Physical Sciences programme addresses this need by enabling you to study a m...
This broad based degree is designed for individuals seeking to gain a profound understanding of physical concepts and address real-world scientific challenges. You will gain the strong critical thinking, technical problem solving and empirical observation skills required for a career in many science-based industries or professions such as science journalism.
Many students have a passionate interest in science and technology but seek to study a broader degree than just physics or just chemistry. The Physical Sciences programme addresses this need by enabling you to study a mix of courses from across the physical sciences, including physics, chemistry, geology, biology and so on.
This degree programme follows a similar structure to the standard Physics degree, however, the flexibility allows for a mix of courses that involve no compulsory Mathematics courses. This aspect appeals to students who have a strong interest in this area, but are put off by the mathematical components.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A33-H03
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects. To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours). Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Must achieve at least BB from two science or mathematics subjects. C at Advanced Higher may substitute for B at Higher. Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours). Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English and Maths also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A minimum of DMM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Five subjects at Higher at H3, to include 2 Science or Mathematics subjects. O in English or in English Language also required for entry.
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