Undergraduate planetary science teaching at Edinburgh is delivered through degree programmes in GeoSciences and Physics & Astronomy, offering students multiple routes into the study of planets, moons, and planetary systems. Astrophysics BSc (Hons) Astrophysics introduces you to the fundamental principles of physics and shows how these ideas can be applied to understand astronomical phenomena. Earth Sciences BSc (Hons) Study the Earth from its core to the surface, using rocks, minerals, fossils and structures to uncover the planet’s past, present and future. Physics BSc (Hons) Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our Universe, and its laws underpin the other natural sciences. Advances in Physics often affect other disciplines, leading to new technologies or new methods such as innovative ways to fight disease. Geophysics BSc (Hons) Use maths and physics to explore how our planet works, from earthquakes and volcanoes to Earth’s deep interior and magnetic field. This article was published on 2025-12-15
