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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate
£6,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F3F6
Physics with Geology
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Physics with Geology at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme brings two hugely popular subjects together to help develop in-demand Geophysicists. Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in Earth Sciences in the 2024 National Student Survey. Geology is the study of the Earth and how it works: its minerals, rocks, their structure and interactions above and below Earth's surface. International tuition fees are £24,800 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Classical Mechanics and Waves
Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
Mineralogy and Crystal Structures
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Seismology and Wave Propagation
Gravity and Magnetic Methods
Stratigraphy and Earth History
Geophysical Data Processing and Interpretation
UCAS Code:F3F6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - to include Mathematics and Physics. 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. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from Maths and Physics. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English also required. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£99,200
Home Student Fee
£1,820
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 — University of Aberdeen
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,500 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,500 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £31,500 | £36,000 |
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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
72%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
64%Learning resources
85%Student voice
51%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Aberdeen
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