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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Physics

University of Glasgow

(4.2)
543 reviews

Entry requirements

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F300

Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Physics course.

Physics is the experimental and theoretical study of matter and energy and their interactions, ranging from the domain of elementary particles, through nuclear and atomic physics, to the physics of solids and, ultimately, to the origins of the universe itself.

Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

Many of our staff play leading roles in major international research projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the gravitational wave observatory LIGO.

Career Prospects?

The scientific knowledge and mathematical and analytical skills you acquire will equip you to work across a wide range of industries including aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, petroleum, communications, computing, medical physics, education, commerce and the Civil Service.

Source: University of Glasgow

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

College of Science and Engineering

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Physics

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Glasgow student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 543 reviews from University of Glasgow's students and alumni
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53%
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26%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Glasgow

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Glasgow students who took the Physics course - or another course in the same subject area.

Physics

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

82%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

72%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

54%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

61%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

75%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

61%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

69%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

low

How well organised is your course?

69%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

93%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

69%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

76%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of Glasgow. These students are taking Physics or another course from the same subject area.

Physics
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female37%Male63%Other1%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
Student performance
2:1 or above59%
Number of students580
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA*
PhysicsA
Further MathematicsB
ChemistryA
Computer ScienceA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Physics at University of Glasgow.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Glasgow graduates who took Physics - or another course in the same subject area.

Physics and astronomy

Earnings

£25.6k

First year after graduation

£31.4k

Third year after graduation

£39.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physics.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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