MPhys Astrophysics
Entry requirements
A level: from AAA to ABB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at A, Physics at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL
About this course
MPhys in Astrophysics, a physics with astrophysics degree centred on the study of astronomical systems through physical principles. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme concludes with an extended project providing practical research experience. The first year covers foundational physics through waves, classical mechanics, electricity, introductory quantum mechanics, and nuclear and particle physics, alongside Discovering Astronomy and Astrobiology and Introductory Astrophysics. The second year develops quantitative and technical skills via algebra, calculus, dynamics and vector calculus, programming, data analysis, and experimental techniques. The third year advances theoretical understanding through thermal physics, Fourier analysis and statistics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, a computing course on numerical algorithms, and an introductory course to research methods. The fourth year explores specialized topics including astrophysics, cosmology, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, High Energy Astrophysics, Radiation and Matter, Computational Astrophysics, Galaxies, Stellar Evolution, Advanced Cosmology, and General Relativity. The fifth year focuses on computational, experimental, instrumental, and observational components.
Modules
- waves
- classical mechanics
- electricity
- introductory quantum mechanics
- nuclear and particle physics
- Discovering Astronomy and Astrobiology
- Introductory Astrophysics
- algebra
- calculus
- dynamics and vector calculus
- programming
- data analysis
- experimental techniques
- thermal physics
- Fourier analysis and statistics
- electromagnetism
- quantum mechanics
- a computing course on numerical algorithms
- an introductory course to research methods
- astrophysics
- cosmology
- relativity, nuclear and particle physics
- High Energy Astrophysics
- Radiation and Matter
- Computational Astrophysics
- Galaxies
- Stellar Evolution
- Advanced Cosmology
- General Relativity
- computational
- experimental
- instrumental
- observational