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About Astronomy Bsc/msci in University of Glasgow

Studying with us offers you a fundamental understanding of the way the universe works, brings you to the forefront of technology, and provides the opportunity to work with world-leading research groups.

• This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics
• Lectures are complemented by our observatory, planetarium and telescope facilities at our Garscube Campus
• The school has two active societies - PhySoc and AstroSoc - run by students, for students 

SQA Higher Entry Requirements

• BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher.
• Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)

• MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups*)
• MD40 – AABB*
• Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

• AAB – BBB
• Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics.

IB Standard Entry Requirements

• 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)
• Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics.

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

PTE (Academic)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

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