Physics BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £29,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB.
A-Level Entry
BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£29,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Physics is applied in diverse areas from pure research through to applied engineering.
Why Physics at Strathclyde?
Develop skills that will enable you to become a successful physicist and maximise your career options.
Computational physics is embedded in the first three years of the degree.
Learn from academics at the forefront of their research field.
Complete your training with a research project supervised by one the department’s members of staff.
Opportunity to undertake a summer industrial placement.
Accredited by the Institute of Physics.
Your Career
Career opportunities are many and varied. Our graduates are found in roles within areas such as the defence industry, photonics industry and the oil and gas industry.
Recent graduate job roles include:
Renewable energy scientist
Environmental scientist
Medical physicists
Systems engineers
Defence scientists
Patent examiners
Actuaries
Treasury analysts
Research scientists
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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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
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Physics and astronomy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £29,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ