MSci Physics with Astrophysics (F3FM)
2021 entry
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UCAS code | F3FM |
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Application method | UCAS |
Course duration | 4 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
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Location of course | Clifton campus |
Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About MSci Physics with Astrophysics
This course gives you a thorough grounding in physics with astrophysics as a key component. It is led by an internationally-renowned astrophysics research group and covers a broad range of contemporary astrophysics.
Study areas include a broad overview of all of modern astrophysics followed by more advanced topics. These could include high-energy astrophysics, galaxy formation and evolution, general relativity and cosmology, and astrophysical fluids and plasmas.
Your final-year project will be with a member of the astrophysics research group. The group currently specialises in cosmology, the formation of clusters and galaxies, active galaxies, high-energy astrophysical processes, and the formation of extrasolar planets.
You will gain the skills needed for astronomical observations and analysis of data from international ground- and space-based observatories on this course, but will also have the opportunity to develop a physicist's broad range of transferable skills. These include problem solving, numeracy, teamwork and the ability to communicate complicated concepts.
You will join a friendly department with a very active, award-winning student society. This course prepares you for a research career in astrophysics but also gives you the flexible career options that a physics degree offers.
The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.
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Course structure
Typical offer for MSci Physics with Astrophysics - applicants must meet one of the following
A-level Standard offer |
A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics |
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A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics and Physics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics |
Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. |
Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Science, Mathematics and Engineering, Science, or Science and Engineering. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
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BTEC offer | D*DD in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with either Distinction in specified units and A in A-level Mathematics, or A*A in both Mathematics and Physics A-levels (in any order). Students taking Applied Science BTEC should apply for Physics with a Preliminary Year of Study. |
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and Physics, and Standard Higher: AAAAA |
Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
European Baccalaureate offer | 88% overall, with 9.0, 8.5 in Mathematics and Physics (in any order) |
UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
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Accreditation
This course is recognised by the following organisations:
The Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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