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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-24
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.Our course provides a thorough grounding in physics, with astrophysics as a key component. This course is led by an internationally-renowned astrophysics research group and covers a broad range of contemporary astrophysics topics.In years one and two, you will be introduced to key concepts in astrophysics and cosmology alongside the same core of physics as our Physics degrees. In your third year, you will progress to more advanced topics such as galaxies and high-energy astrophysics.Your final-year project will be with a member of the astrophysics research group. Our research areas include:- galaxy cluster astrophysics- galaxy evolution- black holes and active galaxies- the formation and atmospheres of extrasolar planets.You will have the opportunity to develop a physicist's broad range of skills. These include problem-solving, numeracy, teamwork, and the ability to communicate complicated concepts.You will also gain the skills needed for astronomical observations and theoretical modelling. These may be used to analyse data from international ground- and space-based observatories.Join our friendly department with a very active, award-winning student society. Our physics graduates have an excellent record of employment post-study. This is a testament to the value that employers place on the skills you will develop on this course.Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Application deadline
31 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
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- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : AAB - A*AA
Standard offer: A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics.Contextual offer: AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
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