Physics degrees in Scotland

There are 64 physics courses at 8 universities and colleges in Scotland. The median student satisfaction score is 80%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 192 UCAS points. 86% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £30,500. 7 courses offer a placement year.

Courses64
Median satisfaction80%
In work or study86%
Median salary£30,500
MPhys (Hons) Physics University of Strathclyde 5 years · Full-time · John Anderson Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics University of St Andrews 4 years · Full-time · University of St Andrews
Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£33,500
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional year abroad
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MPhys (Hons) Physics University of St Andrews 5 years · Full-time · University of St Andrews
Entrants’ UCAS points
224–239
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£33,500
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional year abroad
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MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics University of St Andrews 5 years · Full-time · University of St Andrews
Entrants’ UCAS points
240+
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£33,500
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Philosophy - Physics University of St Andrews 4 years · Full-time · University of St Andrews
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
91%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics University of Dundee 4 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Mathematics and Physics University of Dundee 5 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics University of St Andrews 4 years · Full-time · University of St Andrews
Entrants’ UCAS points
224–239
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£38,000
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional year abroad
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MPhys (Hons) Physics with Advanced Research University of Strathclyde 5 years · Full-time · John Anderson Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Chemistry - Physics University of St Andrews 5 years · Full-time · University of St Andrews
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
87%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics University of Strathclyde 4 years · Full-time · John Anderson Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
87%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
84%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Theoretical Physics UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 5 years · Full-time · Glasgow Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
224–239
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics University of Dundee 4 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
80%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Physics University of Dundee 5 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
80%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 4 years · Full-time · Glasgow Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
79%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Theoretical Physics UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 4 years · Full-time · Glasgow Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
79%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics with Renewable Energy Science University of Dundee 4 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Physics with Renewable Energy Science University of Dundee 5 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 5 years · Full-time · Glasgow Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Physics UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 5 years · Full-time · Glasgow Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
224–239
Student satisfaction
77%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics University of Dundee 4 years · Full-time · The University of Dundee
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
76%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics University of Edinburgh 4 years · Full-time · Central
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Chemical Physics UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 4 years · Full-time · Glasgow Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Chemical Physics UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 5 years · Full-time · Glasgow Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
75%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Placement year includedOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Chemical Physics University of Edinburgh 4 years · Full-time · Central
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
73%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement year
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Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
73%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
View course
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
73%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
View course
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
73%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
View course
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
73%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Meteorologist.Optional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
73%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Physics UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 4 years · Full-time · Glasgow Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
72%
In work or study
86%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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Entrants’ UCAS points
208–223
Student satisfaction
71%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional placement yearYear abroad included
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MPhys (Hons) Physics University of Edinburgh 5 years · Full-time · Central
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
63%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.Optional year abroad
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