Direct entry to second year Physics BSc (Hons) 2020 entry
It is possible for students applying for the single Honours Physics BSc (Hons) to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning you will complete your degree in only three years instead of four.
This option is offered to students with excellent Advanced Higher, A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Students who enter directly to second year will take modules required by the Physics BSc programme from second year on, bypassing first-year modules entirely.
Direct entry students will have the opportunity to study abroad during their second year of study.
To find out more information, or to discuss the possibility of direct entry to second year, please contact the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Joint degree options
Direct entry into second year is also possible for the following joint Honours degree:
- Physics and Mathematics (UCAS code: FG31)
The course information below is for single Honours direct entry only. For more information about direct entry to joint degrees, please contact Admissions at admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Contact
School of Physics and Astronomy
University of St Andrews
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9SS
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3111
Email: physics@st-andrews.ac.uk
UCAS code
F301
Course type
Bachelor of Science (single Honours degree)
Course duration
Three years full time
- Start date: 7 September 2020
- End date: 30 June 2023
Entry requirements
These grades are the overall standards required to consider you for entry.
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- Advanced Highers: AA, including Physics and Mathematics
- Highers: AAAA
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- AAA, including Physics and Mathematics
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- 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Physics and Mathematics
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English Language qualification.
Do I need to have studied this subject before?
Students must have studied Physics and Mathematics at SQA Highers and Advanced Highers, GCE A-Levels, or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidate offering strong science qualifications over and above the stated minimum requirements.
General entry requirements
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.
SQA qualifications
GCSE qualifications
Other qualifications
More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University’s entry requirements web page.