Physical Sciences

About this course

Physical sciences encompass physics and chemistry and the ways they combine to explain the material world, from the behaviour of subatomic particles to the properties of complex molecules, from the forces that govern planetary motion to the chemistry of living systems. Studying physical sciences broadly, rather than specialising immediately in a single discipline, gives you a command of both the conceptual frameworks and the mathematical tools that underpin all of the natural sciences, and it develops the flexibility to work across disciplinary boundaries in ways that are increasingly valuable in research and industry. At the University of Aberdeen this four-year full-time programme is designed for those who want a profound understanding of physical concepts and the ability to apply them to real-world scientific challenges. You will develop strong critical thinking, technical problem-so

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 50% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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