What will I learn?

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.**We are ranked 6th in the UK for Physics - The Guardian University Guide 2024.**

Which department am I in?

School of Natural and Computing Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£24,800.00 (27,02,114) per year

Living costs - Students budget £1171 per month to cover their living costs.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Old Aberdeen Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£24,800.00 (27,02,114) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Main Site

University Office,

Regent Walk, King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is Recommended. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 at C or above is also required in English and Mathematics. A LEVELS Standard: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. Widening Access: CCC GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Science/Mathematics subjects are required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with at least two Mathematics/Science subjects. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.