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Physics with Astrophysics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Physics is the most fundamental science, concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. This means physics-based knowledge can be applied across the depth and breadth of industry.

In the context of astronomical phenomena, circumstances may conspire to produce extreme physical conditions such as gravity, pressure, and temperature. We push our understanding of core physics principles, and laws, providing critical new insight to the nature of the universe.

The course will increase your understanding of fundamental physics and expand your mathematical skills. You'll study both classical physics and developments in modern physics and gain advanced laboratory skills and hands-on experience with challenging experiments.

As you progress through your studies, you'll study modules in astrophysics in more detail such as space physics and astronomy, stars and planetary systems, and galaxies and the universe.

In your final year, you'll conduct a personal project which will involve practical experience in a research laboratory. You'll also have the option to take part in dedicated undergraduate research projects from the start of your course.

Our high staff-to-student ratio fosters a friendly environment and approachable lecturers.

Our Physics Society runs regular social events. They have organised trips to CERN, Munich, and Amsterdam as well as the annual Physics Ball. You can meet with students from all year groups to help guide you through the more challenging aspects of the course.

Modules

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/physics-astrophysics/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Assessment method

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/physics-astrophysics/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Physics, Institute of

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F3F5
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F3F5
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/physics-astrophysics/entry-requirements

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
CCC

including Mathematics and Physics at C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with MMM plus GCSE Mathematics at 4 / C

Access to HE Diploma
D: 15 credits M: 15 credits P: 15 credits

Including Mathematics and Physics.

Scottish Higher
BBBC

including Mathematics and Physics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 points

28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3

Including Higher Level Mathematics and Physics

Scottish HNC
Pass

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit. To include Mathematics for Engineering 1

Scottish HND
Pass

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Unit and Higher Maths or relevant Maths

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

A level CCD

including Mathematics and Physics at C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP

A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with MMP plus GCSE Mathematics at 4 / C

Scottish Higher BBCC

including Mathematics and Physics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 26 points

26 points with 5,4,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H3, H3, H4

Including Higher Level Mathematics and Physics.

English language requirements

You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.

General guidance for our accepted English language qualificationshttps://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.

Learn more on the University of Dundee website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not available

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees shown for Scottish students are for students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. The fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2026.

Please note: From 2026/27, the UK Government has indicated that universities may be permitted to increase tuition fees annually in line with inflation. Any tuition fee increase will follow the process and terms set out in the University’s Student Terms and Conditions www.dundee.ac.uk/corporate-information/student-terms-and-conditions and will be communicated to you in advance.

Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than either of the below, whichever is higher at September of the relevant academic year:

  1. a 5% increase on the previous year's tuition fee for year programme of study
  2. an increase in accordance with the Consumer Prices Index

Clearing contact details

Clearing Hotline

Our vacancies and application form

01382 386386

Course Clearing information

Additional information

We're here to help with any questions about Clearing, from the application process to accommodation. Lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with extended hours on the following dates.

Thursday 15 August 9am - 7pm,
Friday 16 August 9am - 7pm,
Saturday 17 August 9am - 3pm,
Sunday 18 August 9am - 1pm.

Course contact details

Admissions Enquiries

contactus@dundee.ac.uk

01382 383838

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