Astrophysics MPhys (with Foundation Year) - MPhys

Course Overview Do you ever wonder how our universe came to be Our MPhys Astrophysics Foundation Year Degree provides you with essential training to help find the answer. Why study with us - You’ll have access to specialist laboratory facilities for the study of nuclear physics, mechanics, optics, quantum physics, laser physics, spectroscopy and astrophysics . - During your studies you will also have access to our observatory, the Alston Observatory, one of the largest teaching observatories in the UK. - You’ll develop your mathematical skills, and benefit from a state-of-the art learning environment for practical analysis, interpretation and modelling of astronomical data. What you’ll do - The staff who deliver the courses are members of the School’s Jeremiah Horrocks Institute. - Many of our staff hold PhDs, and are active researchers in a number of areas of physics and astrophysics, attracting national and international research reputations. - During your MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics course you’ll have access to our observatory, the Alston Observatory, one of the largest teaching observatories in the UK. Accreditations - This course is accredited by the IOP, the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. On completion of this course graduates can progress towards Chartered Physicist (Phys) status. Future Careers Graduates of physics, astronomy, and astrophysics are amongst the most employable in the world; particularly in technical and business sectors where analytical and mathematical skills are at a premium.

UCAS: 64 points including 32 from A Level or AS Level Maths or PhysicsBTEC Extended Diploma: BTEC MMP accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A Level or AS Level Maths or PhysicsPass Access Course: 64 points including 15 credits at level 3 in each of Maths and PhysicsInternational Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects and Higher Level Maths and PhysicsT 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 PhysicsGCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4IELTS - 6.0 with no component below 5.5 , TOEFL IBT - 80, Reading 10, Listening 10, Speaking 17, Writing 19, Pearson Test of English - Academic 61 with minimum of 59 in each component