Physics with Astrophysics (faster route)
Entry requirements
A level: (Three A-levels at Grades A*AA which include Physics and Mathematics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.) IB: (38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Physics and Mathematics.) Scottish Higher: AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Advanced Highers – AAA including Physics and Mathematics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Applicants must also meet the standard offer threshold (see Physics with Astrophysics ) with S5 grades to be considered for faster route.
About this course
BSc/MSci in Physics with Astrophysics (faster route), a physics degree centred on astrophysical study. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling. High-achieving candidates joining straight from school can complete the Honours degree in three years or the MSci degree in four years. The second year covers foundational theory through Physics skills for faster route, Astronomy 1 for faster route, Physics 2 and Mathematics 2A: Multivariable Calculus. The third year explores core concepts via Mathematical Methods 1, Waves & Diffraction, Circuits & Systems and Quantum Mechanics alongside laboratory work. The fourth year features advanced study in Solid State Physics, Atomic Systems and General Physics Workshop, culminating in a Physics Project.
Modules
- Physics skills for faster route
- Astronomy 1 for faster route
- Physics 2
- Mathematics 2A: Multivariable Calculus
- Mathematics 2B: Linear Algebra
- Mathematics 2D: Mathematical Methods and Modelling
- Mathematical Methods 1
- Waves & Diffraction
- Circuits & Systems
- Quantum Mechanics
- Thermal Physics
- Electromagnetic Theory 1
- Honours Physics Laboratory
- Astronomy Laboratory 1
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- High Energy Astrophysics
- Instruments for Optical and Radio Astronomy
- Cosmology
- Solid State Physics
- Atomic Systems
- General Physics Workshop
- Physics Project
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- High Energy Astrophysics
- Instruments for Optical and Radio Astronomy
- Cosmology
- galaxies and cosmology
- instruments for optical and radio telescopes
- exploring planetary systems
- General Relativity and Gravitation
- Plasma Theory and Diagnostics