Mathematical Physics
The University of EdinburghMathematical Physics BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £32,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA - ABB.
A-Level Entry
AAA - ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Mathematical Physics aims to develop a precise quantitative understanding of the nature, structure and evolution of the physical world through the language of mathematics.
Its scope explores:
* quarks and leptons and the smallest fragments of the universe
* the material world we perceive directly with our senses
* stars, galaxies, and the origins and fate of the universe itself
It builds directly on the work of:
* Newton
* Maxwell
* Einstein
* Heisenberg
* Dirac
* Feynman
* Hawking
* Higgs
* countless others
Our aim is to equip you with the precise analytical thinking necessary to understand this vast subject in-depth.
Entry Requirements
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
- £32,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ