Overview

The Physics programme offered by University of Glasgow follows the core of the honours years in an a Physics BSc Hons degree, with introductory material to ease transition into the subject.

It is ideal for those with a degree that already provides a grounding in applied mathematics, problem-solving, and academic writing and presentation, and can be combined with our Physics MSc programmes.

Career prospects

Successful completion of this programme will equip you for graduate-level careers in physics and in disciplines such as:

data-science

quantitative analysis

software engineering.

It will also equip you to progress to a Masters or PhD programme in physics.

In particular, this programme guarantees entry to MSc programmes in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow. This opens up a variety of future options in:

academic research based in universities, research institutes, observatories and laboratory facilities

industrial research in a wide range of fields including energy and the environmental sector, IT and semiconductors, optics and lasers, materials science, telecommunications, engineering

banking and commerce

higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Mechanics

Thermal Physics

Electromagnetic Theory

Honours Computational Physics Laboratory

Waves & Diffraction

Analytical Mechanics

Medical Imaging

Lasers and Non-Linear Optics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 or above in a first degree in a cognate subject: e.g. Maths, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering. Previous study must include modules in Mathematics, providing a core of calculus and linear algebra needed for physics study.

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)

A copy of the photo page of your passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20700 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8640 GBP / year

≈ 8640 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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