Astrophysics
The University of EdinburghUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Physics and astronomy
A-Level Entry
AAA - ABB
Avg. Graduate Salary
£31,000
About this course
Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy. Recent astronomical discoveries have made it an increasingly popular area of study.
The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research.
The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.
Recently there have been dramatic astronomical discoveries and gathering of large amounts of data. Therefore, this is a very exciting time to study astrophysics.
We try to provide a unique and deep insight into the major scientific controversies of our time.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades AAA - ABB
Scottish Higher AAAA
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Physics and astronomy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £31,000