Information for applicants and offer holders to postgraduate taught programmes in the Physics and Astronomy We are delighted that you’re considering studying Physics with us here at the University of Edinburgh - in a city famous for its culture, history and academic excellence. This is an exciting time for physics and astronomy at Edinburgh and by joining us you will be part of one of the largest Physics departments in the UK. We are currently ranked top 10 in the Times Good University Guide 2023 by subject. In the latest Research Assessment Framework (REF2021) the School was ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland. In recent years our excellence in physics has also been recognised through the award of the Nobel Prize to Prof. Peter Higgs. By studying in the School of Physics and Astronomy you can benefit from our expertise in mathematical and theoretical physics, particle and nuclear physics, cosmology and astrobiology. You will be taught by the very best people at the top of their profession with a genuine passion for their subject. This means that as well as delivering state of the art courses, we can offer you individualised projects to work on, at the cutting edge of modern research. We look forward to meeting you at one of our online information sessions. We also hope to welcome you as a student here in September, and make you part of our dynamic and fascinating world of physics and astronomy. Professor Jim Dunlop, Head of School, Physics and Astronomy Hear from our postgraduate students Students explain what it is like to study an MSc programme in the School of Physics & Astronomy. School of Physics and Astronomy and our community Here in the School of Physics and Astronomy postgraduate students are an important part of our community Learn about your Programme Key information about your programme, including programme structure and content Careers and Alumni Explore your future career options and meet our alumni Events Events for applicants and offer holders Scholarships Scholarships for Physics and Astronomy students What happens next If you receive an offer from us, we'd love for you to join us as a postgraduate student in September. Please read your offer letter carefully and follow the instructions on how to accept the offer using your Applicant Hub. Accepting your offer This article was published on 2024-05-30