Bachelor in BSc (Hons) Physics

The application deadline for Bachelor in BSc (Hons) Physics is Aug 31, 2026. Tuition is 35,227 USD per year.

The Physics BSc at Heriot-Watt University offers a three-year honours degree, which focuses on the application of physics in real-world contexts, from medical imaging to secure communications.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through experiments, computational modelling, and exposure to current research, including the Research Institute for Photonic and Quantum Science.

Topics range from fields and forces, photonics and optics, to quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and laser technologies. In your final year, you’ll undertake an individual research project, applying your knowledge to a specialised area of experimental, theoretical, or computational physics.

You’ll develop a versatile skills including analytical thinking, data analysis, programming, teamwork, and communication, preparing you for a wide range of careers.