University of Edinburgh
Physics
Typical offer rate
62–72%
moderate entry
Typical entry
AAA
Grad employment
95%
15 months after
In professional roles
75%
Median grad salary
£31,000
15 months after
The University of Edinburgh's physics degree provides a systematic undergraduate grounding in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum physics and experimental techniques. The programme is designed to prepare students for research-level study or professional careers in the physical sciences. The offer rate is moderate. Offers are made around AAA at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Physics at University of Edinburgh has a 62–72% chance of an offer, moderate by UK standards. Most offers are made around AAA at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
See your personalised chances
Unimetrica estimates your individual offer likelihood for this course from your predicted grades and profile. It shows how it fits into your best five UCAS choices.
Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: AAA
- UCAS tariff: 144–144 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 · 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.