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BSc Hons Astrophysics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of St Andrews

Program Overview

The BSc in Astrophysics allows you to embark on a guided exploration of the science of the Universe, from our solar system to black holes and from extrasolar planets to galaxy clusters. Core physics, mathematics, and computational skills are developed to allow you to model these systems and to analyse complicated data sets. Students will be able to use of some of the telescopes at the University Observatory, which contains the largest operational optical telescope in the UK.

Program Key Stats

£21290 (Annual Fee)



Eligibility Criteria

3.5
36
85

1330
30
6.5
92

Additional Information & Requirements

A minimum average of 90% (with 90% or higher in any prerequisite subjects) in Standard XII examinations, or A1-A2 if you are taking examinations used by Central Boards, SQA Highers: AAAA including Physics and Mathematics, GCE A-Levels:AAA including Physics and Mathematics, IB points: 38 including HL6 in Physics and HL6 in Mathematics, IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5, TOEFL (IBT) of 92 overall with at least 20 in all components, CAE/CPE of 176, PTE (Academic) of 62 overall with at least 59 in each component

Career Options

  • Careers in Research and development in industry and in government agencies
  • Patents
  • Computing
  • Software development
  • Meteorology
  • Biophysics
  • Geophysics

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