Theoretical Physics

I want to study theoretical physics at Uni. Is it essential that I have higher computing science or can I do a different subject?

Reply 1

Mr Wednesday

Original post by ADBruce

I want to study theoretical physics at Uni. Is it essential that I have higher computing science or can I do a different subject?

No, it is in no way essential, universities will teach you the necessary programming and numerical skills if you do a theoretical physics course. Check out your target universities web sites for entry requirements and "preferred" A levels.

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Reply 2

ADBruce

Tha k

Original post by Mr Wednesday

Thank you, that's a great help, I wanted to switch to advanced higher English but wanted to be sure I didn't need computing before I dropped it. So that's a great help, thank you

Reply 3

Mr Wednesday

Original post by ADBruce

Tha k

Thank you, that's a great help, I wanted to switch to advanced higher English but wanted to be sure I didn't need computing before I dropped it. So that's a great help, thank you

As long as you have physics and maths you are fine for most places. Some top ranked courses will however have a preference for further maths or another science so best to check out their web sites.

Reply 4

ADBruce

Original post by Mr Wednesday

As long as you have physics and maths you are fine for most places. Some top ranked courses will however have a preference for further maths or another science so best to check out their web sites.