BSc Physics with Astrophysics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A and Physics grade A. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations) and Physics HL
About this course
BSc Hons in Physics with Astrophysics, a physics degree centred on astronomical phenomena and fundamental physical laws. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The first year is shared across all single-honours physics degrees, allowing students to transfer between schemes until the end of the first year. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as The Physical Universe, Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics, Physics Skills, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Skills 1, and Mathematical Skills 2. Year 2 advances into Stellar and Nebular Astrophysics, Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Mathematical Techniques in Physics, Physics Modelling Project, Properties of Matter, and Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics. The final year focuses on advanced concepts through Astrophysical Data Lab, Astrophysics Group Project, Cosmology, Space Physics, Problem Solving and Sustainability, and Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics.
Modules
- The Physical Universe
- Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics
- Physics Skills
- Experimental Physics
- Mathematical Skills 1
- Mathematical Skills 2
- Stellar and Nebular Astrophysics
- Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics
- Mathematical Techniques in Physics
- Physics Modelling Project
- Properties of Matter
- Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
- Astrophysical Data Lab
- Astrophysics Group Project
- Cosmology
- Space Physics
- Problem Solving and Sustainability
- Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics