BSc Physics with Astrophysics
Entry requirements
64 points including 32 from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering MPP is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis. 64 UCAS points including BTEC is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A-level or AS level Maths and/or Physics. Pass Access Course: 64 points including 15 credits at level 3 in each of Maths and Physics International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects and Higher Level Maths and Physics T Level: P (D or E) in Science or Engineering is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of Mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis, or T Level: P (D or E) in any subject is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A Level or AS Level Maths and/or Physics IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics and Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The four-year programme includes a foundation year, with practical astronomy at Alston Observatory and an independent Physics/Astronomy Project in the final year.
Modules
- Foundations of Applied Physics
- Motion, Forces and Force Fields
- The Road to Quantum Mechanics
- Pure Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematical Methods
- Astrophysics I
- Fundamentals of Physics
- Applied and Computational Physics
- Functions, Vectors and Calculus
- Astrophysics II
- Principles of Physics
- Properties of Matter
- Second Year Laboratory
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Formation, Structure and Evolution of Stars
- Cosmology and Galaxies
- Condensed Matter and Surface Physics
- Third Year Laboratory
- Physics/Astronomy Project
- UAS Teaching Placement
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Atomic Physics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Electrodynamics, Plasma and Solar Physics
- Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms