Undergraduate study 2013 prospectus

General information

This course provides the opportunity to apply physics knowledge to consider philosophical aspects of life from a rational standpoint.

Students concentrate on core Physics, Mathematics and Astrophysics for the first two years enabling them to choose from a wide variety of modules in the final year in addition to the compulsory Cosmology modules and Project.

The emphasis on cosmology in the final year is unusual in a UK university where astronomy/astrophysics are more commonly associated with physics degrees.

Industrial Placement or European Study

The BSc Physics with Cosmology course can be studied in three or four years. In the four-year version you take a year out between the second and final years of academic study.

Course structure

Years 1 and 2

The Physics core content is similar to that of the BSc Physics, and the BSc Engineering Physics courses. In addition students take at least two modules in Astronomy in Year 1 and two modules in Astrophysics in Year 2.

Years 3

In the final year, there are two compulsory modules on Cosmology, one in each semester in addition to a wide variety of optional modules. There is also a compulsory Cosmology project which extends over the two semesters.

Study options and entry requirements

Here you will find information about the various study options available for this course and the entry requirements for each option.

SQA = Scottish Qualifications Authority IB = International Baccalaureate