Program Overview

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Direct entry to second year Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) 2025 entry

Overview

It is possible for students applying for the Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) Integrated Masters degree to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning it is possible to complete the degree in only four years instead of five.

Entry Requirements

SQA Advanced Highers and Highers

• Advanced Highers: AA, including Physics and Mathematics.
• Highers: AAAA

GCE A-Levels

• Standard entry grades: AAA, including Physics and Mathematics.

IB points

• Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Physics and Mathematics.

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

• SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing science
  • Geography
  • Applications of Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology.

GCSE qualifications

• GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing Science
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology.

Other Qualifications

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.

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 candidates offering strong science qualifications over and above the stated requirements.

International Applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.

Course Details

Students who enter directly to second year will take modules required by the Astrophysics MPhys programme from second year on, plus an additional direct entry module: 'Astrophysics AS1101 (Direct Entry)'.

Careers

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students to build their employability skills.

Fees

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What to do next

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Contact

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UCAS code

F510

Start date

September 2025

End date

September 2029

Duration

Four years full time

School

School of Physics and Astronomy