About the course

Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy. Recent astronomical discoveries have made it an increasingly popular area of study.We have links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research.You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practicals, which fully exploit the latest teaching technology and help to develop your problem-solving skills.From third year you will also complete group projects and undertake research projects under the supervision of one of the School’s academic or research staff members. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

The typical offer is likely to be:

　　SQA Highers: AAAA - AABB.

　　A Levels: AAA - ABB.

　　IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL.

　　IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component

　　TOEFL-iBT 92 or above with 20 in each section

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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World ranking

　　30th / 1250

　　THE World ranking12th / 130

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