BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics (with a year abroad)

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Explore the cosmos and travel the world.

Key highlights

Includes a year studying abroad at a partner institution
Combines core physics with a specialism in astrophysics

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — to include including Physics and Mathematics
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, with 85% in Physics and Mathematics
International Baccalaureate: 35 — overall, including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches), plus 5 in Higher Level Physics
T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless additional A Level (or equivalent qualifications) in Mathematics and Physics have been taken
Scottish Advanced Highers: BB — to include in Physics and Mathematics plus
Scottish Highers — Advanced Highers - BB in Physics and Mathematics plus Scottish Highers - BB We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement thr…
Foundation year — International foundation programme: Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appro

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Astrophysicist
Research scientist
Data scientist
Physics teacher
Software developer
Observatory technician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

Admission

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