PhysicsStudy with us - undergraduate

Degrees with purpose: Our variety of undergraduate degrees allows you to explore the fascinating world of physics and develop technical and professional skills that are wanted by employers all over the world. The common core in Y1 to Y3  allows you to move between programmes and choose modules in later years to suit your interests and future plans.

Key features

  • Study core and advanced physics with passionate, world-leading researchers who bring their cutting-edge science into the classroom.
  • Get started on physics from day one, with teaching in physics, computing, experimental methods, and mathematics.
  • Build proficiency across theory, experimentation, and computation, gaining a well-rounded physics education.
  • Develop practical skills in our state-of-the-art experimental laboratories.
  • Lead your own research project as part of one of our vibrant and internationally recognised research groups.
  • Thrive in a friendly, supportive environment, where lecturers maintain an open-door policy to offer guidance and encouragement.
  • Prepare for your future from the start, with career development embedded throughout your degree and support available for up to five years after graduation.
  • Specialise in your area of interest in later years, with options including Photonics, Nanoscience, Quantum Optics, Solid-State Physics, or Teaching.

 

Interested in our undergraduate degrees?

Student support

Ranked #2 in Scotland for student support

Ranking

Ranked 1st for Physics and Astronomy in Daily Mail University Guide 2025

Accredited

All taught programmes accredited by Institute of Physics

Connected

Open door policy and active Student Society

All our taught physics degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics