118 physics
minimum requirements BSc (Hons) SQA Higher:
GCE A-Level: ILC Higher: IB Diploma:
MSci (Hons) SQA Higher:
GCE A-Level: ILC Higher: IB Diploma:
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ABBB BCC
ABBB 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL
AABB BBB
AABB 32 points with 6, 5, 5 at HL
BSc (Hons) & MSci (Hons) Essential subjects:
Mathematics and a science or engineering subject (H, A-L, ILC H, HL).
The 3 year BSc degree without Honours (F301) has the same essential subjects as above but grades BCCC (H), CCD (A-L), BCCC (ILC H), 28 points with 5, 5, 4 at HL (IB).
advanced entry (to Level 2) BSc (Hons)
SQA Advanced Higher: BB + BB (H) in different subjects GCE A-Level: IB Diploma:
BBB 32 points with 6, 5, 5 at HL MSci (Hons)
SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in different subjects GCE A-Level: IB Diploma:
ABB 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL
BSc (Hons) & MSci (Hons) Essential subjects:
other qualifications
Please see ‘Engineering, Physics and Mathematics’ on page 140 for details.
degree programmes (with UCAS Codes) MSci Physics
BSc Applied Physics BSc Physics
BSc Physics and... Mathematics
Microelectronics BSc Physics (3 years without Honours)
See also degrees in: Electronic Engineering and Physics (page 86)
See making your application on page 32.
F303 F310 F300
FG31 FH3Q F301
Mathematics and physics (AH, A-L, HL).
Physics, the most fundamental of all sciences, involves the exploration of nature in the broadest possible sense. Physicists study the behaviour and properties of matter and energy in a huge variety of contexts, ranging from the sub-nuclear (particle physics) to the behaviour of the material Universe as a whole (cosmology). The goal is to uncover the fundamental truths about nature and where possible, to exploit that basic knowledge for the benefit of mankind.
Research undertaken at Dundee has had a tremendous impact on the modern world.
• The electronic devices driving pixels in virtually all laptop computers were first conceived and made here.
• Ground-breaking work on satellite-borne environmental monitoring was also initiated here, as well as seminal investigations into molecular structures using x-ray analysis.
Our current staff are working in some of the most exciting areas of cutting-edge physics. Many such areas are also those earmarked by the government as the critical scientific topics for the future: renewable energy and the environment; robust sensors; and physics applied to medicine and biology. To that end we use the most powerful microscopes available, each capable of resolving individual atoms, to characterise and develop materials such as the next generation of energy efficient solar cells. We explore the boundaries of biophysics and laser science, especially in medical contexts where the University of Dundee as a whole boasts a world renowned reputation. Biophysics research is undertaken at state-of-the-art facilities within the University’s Institute for Medical Science and Technology and also at Ninewells Hospital.
One unique aspect of life as a physics undergraduate at Dundee is the facility to not only undertake a major research project in the Honours year, but to become directly involved with the active research groups in Level 1: a fast-track route to applying the knowledge and skills that we will teach you.
employability
The prospects for physics graduates are excellent. As one of our graduates, the analytical and problem solving skills that you will have gained, together with practical abilities on state-of-the-art instrumentation, will allow entry to a diverse spectrum of job possibilities. Many of our graduates now work for technology companies involved in the design and manufacture of electronic and optical devices. In addition, it is possible to develop industrial careers in defence, micro-electronics, medicine, semi-conductors, communications, research and development, IT, optoelectronics and education.
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/physics
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