University of Edinburgh
Mathematics and Physics
Typical offer rate
42–52%
competitive entry
Typical entry
A*A*A*
Grad employment
90%
15 months after
In professional roles
85%
Median grad salary
£31,000
15 months after
The University of Edinburgh's mathematics and physics degree pairs the study of abstract mathematical structures with the empirical science of the physical world, covering analysis, algebra, quantum mechanics and classical field theory. The two disciplines inform each other closely, particularly in areas of theoretical physics. The offer rate sits at the competitive end. Offers are made around A*A*A* at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Mathematics and Physics at University of Edinburgh has a 42–52% chance of an offer, competitive by UK standards. Most offers are made around A*A*A* at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: A*A*A*
- UCAS tariff: 168–168 points
About University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an ancient university founded in 1582, one of the oldest and most distinguished in the country, asking among the highest entry grades anywhere.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Edinburgh · Mathematics and Physics
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.