UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F334

Chemical Physics

Name: Chemical Physics
Price: 38900 GBP
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£38,900Per Year (Intl)

£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary

87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Chemical Physics at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Chemical physics is an interdisciplinary subject that cuts across two major fields of physical science: * from the fundamental physics of individual atoms and molecules to soft and hard condensed matter physics * from dealing with matter from the molecules of life to the latest technological materials A modern chemical physicist is equipped with the tools to make significant contributions to a sustainable, secure and healthy future for the coming generations, through the development of: * efficient renewable energy sources * smart materials and devices * targeted medicinal thera... International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Structure

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Organic Chemistry Fundamentals

Physical Chemistry and Spectroscopy

Condensed Matter Physics

Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences

Materials Science and Applications

Chemical Physics Research Project

UCAS Code:F334

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Chemistry at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

37 - 32 points

from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Chemistry at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5; Physics at 5. SL: English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,500	£31,000	£36,000
3 years	£25,000	£29,000	£37,500
5 years	£30,500	£37,500	£45,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£29,000

UK average

£31,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary

This course

£37,500

UK average

£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working

20%Studying

10%Work & Study

85%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

71%

Overall

Teaching on my course

87%

Learning opportunities

72%

Assessment and feedback

52%

Academic support

85%

Organisation and management

58%

Learning resources

95%

Student voice

47%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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