MPhys 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
MPhys Hons in Physics with Astrophysics, a physics degree centred on astronomical phenomena and fundamental physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year degree begins with a shared first year common across all single-honours physics schemes, and includes a final-year individual project. The first year covers 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. The second year progresses with Stellar and Nebular Astrophysics, Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Mathematical Techniques in Physics, Physics Modelling Project, Properties of Matter, and Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics. Year 3 involves Astrophysical Data Lab, Astrophysics Group Project, Cosmology, Space Physics, Problem Solving and Sustainability, and Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics. The final year concludes with advanced study through Astrophysical Plasmas and Galaxies, General Relativity, Numerical Methods and Data Analysis, and Year 4 Physics Project.
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
- Astrophysical Plasmas and Galaxies
- General Relativity
- Numerical Methods and Data Analysis
- Year 4 Physics Project