Subject area: Physics and Astronomy
Why choose Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh?
We're ranked 4th in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 by Subject for physical sciences (which includes physics and astronomy).
All our single honours programmes are accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).
You will be taught by academic staff with links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN, TRIUMF, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.
I know I can achieve anything I put my mind to, especially with the support of tutors and teaching staff. Being at Edinburgh helps me feel that there are no limits to what I can do.
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Introducing Physics and Astronomy
Physics is the study of matter and motion, what the world is made of and how it works. Physicists study everything from the smallest particles to the structure of the universe.
Our programmes are flexible, so you can tailor your study to your interests and chosen career. You will also be able to choose a range of subjects from other academic areas.
You will learn the fundamental principles of physics and start to specialise as you progress through your programme.
The core skills you learn, such as how to assemble data by experiment, study or calculation and how to draw conclusions from your observations, will prepare you for a range of careers or for further study and research.
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13 degrees in Physics and Astronomy
- Astrophysics (MPhys) F361
- Astrophysics (BSc) F510
- Computational Physics (BSc) F343
- Computational Physics (MPhys) F355
- Mathematical Physics (MPhys) F325
- Mathematical Physics (BSc) F326
- Physics (BSc) F300
- Physics (MPhys) F303
- Physics with a Year Abroad (MPhys) W2S4
- Physics with Meteorology (MPhys) 9W23
- Physics with Meteorology (BSc) F304
- Theoretical Physics (BSc) F302
- Theoretical Physics (MPhys) F306
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Find your degree
13 degrees in Physics and Astronomy
- Astrophysics (MPhys) F361
- Astrophysics (BSc) F510
- Computational Physics (BSc) F343
- Computational Physics (MPhys) F355
- Mathematical Physics (MPhys) F325
- Mathematical Physics (BSc) F326
- Physics (BSc) F300
- Physics (MPhys) F303
- Physics with a Year Abroad (MPhys) W2S4
- Physics with Meteorology (MPhys) 9W23
- Physics with Meteorology (BSc) F304
- Theoretical Physics (BSc) F302
- Theoretical Physics (MPhys) F306
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- Geophysics and Geology (MEarthPhys) L3R7
- Geophysics and Geology (BSc) F690
- Geophysics and Geology with Professional Placement (MEarthPhys) L5T6
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