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Physical Sciences BSc Hons
This broad based degree is designed for individuals seeking to gain a profound understanding of physical concepts and address real-world scientific challenges. You will gain the strong critical thinking,
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
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Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Physical Sciences BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Physics and Astronomy and Physics at University of Aberdeen
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Physical Sciences BSc Hons at University of Aberdeen
A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects.
To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours).
Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
UCAS points for current students on Physics and Astronomy and Physics at University of Aberdeen
English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 5.5 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above.
IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted.
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3rd November 24
Data Science, BSc Hons FullTime
Good teaching staff, facilities,etc. But this course was taught in an irrelevant programming language that has no industrial value. read more
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20th June 23
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19th June 23
Philosophy and Physics, MA Hons FullTime
I’m really enjoy studying here. Good study experience and I’m so appreciate my good professors! read more
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member1282886
31st March 23
Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
Most of the professor are great, the course contents feel very appropriate and sometimes even more extensive for what we are thought read more
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28th May 21
Geology and Physics, BSc Hons FullTime
I did a Geophysics Msc and not a Bsc here (it wasn't listed) but good course content overall read more
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