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BSc (Hons) Physics (Edinburgh)

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Heriot Watt University UK in Edinburgh - United Kingdom
Degree Bachelors
Mode Full-Time
Duration 4 years
Fees (Per year) 19,792 GBP

Program Overview

This physics degree covers subjects including dynamics, electromagnetism, photonics and optics and astrophysics. These areas lead onto the quantum world of subatomic particles, the fascinating nature of light and the challenging but wonderful fields of quantum physics and relativity. Mathematics and practical work play an important part throughout the course, and specialist courses provided a background in physical maths and lab skills for physics applications. In later years, the course offers more specialist topics, including laser physics, solid state physics, optoelectronic devices, nuclear physics and biophysics. 

In Year 4, individual research projects in world leading research groups allow you to develop skills in advanced experimental design, modelling and computation. Throughout, the programme will also help with your practical abilities, initiative and teamwork. The Physics degree provides broad and comprehensive training in all aspects of physics and modern science, and is well suited to both non-academic careers and careers in research.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc (Hons) Physics students are doing 15 months after graduating:

  • 60% are working

  • 10% are studying

  • 10% are working and studying.

In highly skilled work

  • 65% of those are in highly skilled work 15 months after graduating.

Salary

  • The average salary of students 15 months after graduating: £22000

  • The average UK salary of students 15 months after graduating from a similar course: £25000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into 15 months after graduating:

  • Natural and social science professionals

  • Engineering professionals

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