Astrophysics MPhys (with Foundation Year)

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.