BSc Physics with Astrophysics
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). IB: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics, a physics and physics with astrophysics degree focused on astronomical phenomena and physical theory. Core topics include Data Analysis. The course includes a professional placement and study abroad year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Dynamics and astrophysics, Foundations of physics 1, Mathematics for physics 1, and Physics skills 1. The second year continues with Foundations of physics 2, Further physics: from neutrinos to black holes, Mathematics for physics 2, Physics skills 2, and Scientific computing and advanced data analysis. The third year consists of Professional placement and Study abroad. The final year involves advanced study through Galaxies and introduction to cosmology, General relativity, and Stars and stellar evolution.
Modules
- Dynamics and astrophysics
- Foundations of physics 1
- Mathematics for physics 1
- Physics skills 1
- Foundations of physics 2
- Further physics: from neutrinos to black holes
- Mathematics for physics 2
- Physics skills 2
- Scientific computing and advanced data analysis
- Professional placement
- Study abroad
- Galaxies and introduction to cosmology
- General relativity
- Stars and stellar evolution