Study BSc Honours in Theoretical Physics (Faster Route) at University of Glasgow in the UK, School of Physics and Astronomy

About this course

About this course
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Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

The Physics /Theoretical Physics (faster route) offers focused, high achieving candidates joining us straight from school the option to complete the Honours Degree in three years or MSci degree in four years. **Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?** This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics. Many of our staff play leading roles in major international research projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the gravitational wave observatory LIGO. The school has two active societies, PhySoc and AstroSoc, run by students, for students. **Career Prospects?** The scientific knowledge and mathematical and analytical skills you acquire will equip you to work across a wide range of industries including aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, petroleum, communications, computing, medical physics, education, commerce and the Civil Service.

Which department am I in?

School of Physics and Astronomy

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

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Start date

September 2026

Venue

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

University Of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Higher faster route entry requirementsAAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offerAdvanced Highers – AAA including Physics and Mathematics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.A-level faster route entry requirementsThree A-levels at Grades A*AA which include Physics and Mathematics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.IB faster route entry requirements38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Physics and Mathematics.

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