Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics MSci (Hons)

This integrated masters course uses the power of advanced mathematics to understand how our universe works. It is accredited by the Institute of Physics. This degree programme focuses on the theoretical techniques and applications of modern physics. You will study specialist astrophysics modules such as The Structure of Stars and Extreme Astrophysics. You will be taught valuable key mathematical, computational and theoretical skills which you can use in your future career. Our students go on to further research at postgraduate level, or to work in industries such as engineering, aerospace, IT, and finance. In the fourth year you will focus on more specialised areas and complete a year-long research project. Under the guidance of our expert staff, you will benefit from a range of learning styles. These include group work, delivering seminars, projects and independent learning. Our teaching has been given the highest rating of Gold by the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. You may recognise some of our staff from the popular Sixty Symbols YouTube channel.We are proud that research undertaken within the School, by Professor Sir Peter Mansfield, was recognised with a 2003 Nobel Prize for the invention of Magnetic Resonance Imaging body scanners. This technology has already helped more than half a billion people worldwide. More recently, our use of quantum technologies to understand how the brain works is changing the way that neurological conditions are detected and treated.- Joint 3rd for research quality in physics in the UK (Research Excellence Framework 2014)- Flexibility to transfer between most physics courses