BSc Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics
Entry requirements
A level: ABB / Required subjects: mathematics and physics. IB: 33 / Required subjects: Physics HL5/SL6 and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5. BTEC: DDD. Additionally, A-level mathematics grade B. / Required subjects: BTEC Extended Diploma must be in a relevant subject.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics and Physics with Astrophysics, covering classical mechanics, quantum theory, and astronomical systems. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme incorporates specialist study of atomic nuclei alongside astronomy, complemented by independent project work in the final year.
Modules
- Fundamentals Of Physics
- Essential Mathematics
- Scientific Investigation Skills
- Oscillations And Waves
- The Universe
- Mathematical And Computational Physics
- Properties Of Matter
- Atoms And Quanta
- Energy, Entropy And Numerical Physics
- Electromagnetism, Scalar And Vector Fields
- Solid State Physics
- Quantum Physics
- From Atoms To Lasers
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Nuclear And Particle Physics
- Introduction To Astronomy
- Inviscid Fluid Dynamics
- Frontiers In Physics
- Research Techniques In Astronomy
- Modern Methods In Experiment And Modelling
- Superconducting Quantum Processors
- Financial Methods And Quantum Optimisation
- Mathematical Methods
- Final Year Project
- Advanced Nuclear Astrophysics
- Medical Imaging
- Stem Education And Public Engagement
- Semiconductor Devices And Optoelectronics
- Quantum Computation
- Radioactivity And Nuclear Metrology