MPhys Physics with Astrophysics
Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Mathematics at B (Use of Mathematics not accepted) IB: 32 points in the IB Diploma or 128 UCAS tariff points , including HL Maths/Maths Methods or HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 5 or SL Maths/Maths Methods at 6 (not Maths Studies/SL Maths: Applications & Interpretations).
About this course
An MPhys in Physics and Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include programming, data analysis, microelectronics, mathematical modelling, and artificial intelligence & machine learning. This four-year programme concludes with an MPhys Research Project aligned with departmental research. Students also gain hands-on observational astronomy experience at the Beacon Observatory.
Modules
- Mathematics I
- Introduction to Optics, Astronomy and Relativity
- Mathematics II
- Laboratory and Programming Skills
- Mechanics
- Introduction to Waves, Fields and the Quantum World
- Mathematical Techniques for Physical Sciences
- Physics Group Laboratory Project
- Quantum and Atomic Physics
- Electromagnetism and Relativity
- Observational Astronomy and Exoplanets
- Machine Learning for Natural Sciences
- Modern Optics and Photonics
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Stars, Galaxies and the Universe
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Problem Solving in Physics
- Astrophysics Data Analysis and Investigation
- MPhys Research Project
- Star Formation and Galactic Structure
- Space Exploration: the 21st Century Space Industry
- Quantum Materials
- Biomedical Optics
- Analytical Mechanics
- Artificial Intelligence for Natural Sciences