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Universities United Kingdom University of Manchester Courses MPhys Physics with Astrophysics

MPhys Physics with Astrophysics
at University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 27,000
Country Rank#6
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Offers full time Physics with Astrophysics (4 years) [MPhys] Astrophysics involves the application of the laws of physics to distant regions that cannot be accessed by man-made apparatus, and in which the physical conditions can only be interpreted from the electromagnetic radiation that is emitted

Course Content
Course content for year 1

Course units for year 1

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Title
- Mathematics 1
- Dynamics
- Quantum Physics and Relativity
- Year 1 Lab Work (All Yr)
- Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology
- Vibrations & Waves
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Properties of Matter
- Mathematics 2
- Fundamentals of Management
Course content for year 2

Course units for year 2

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Title
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Introduction to Programming for Physicists
- Mathematics of Waves and Fields
- Year 2 Lab Work (All Yr)
- Fundamentals of Solid State Physics
- Wave Optics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Galaxies
- Astrophysical Processes
Course content for year 3

Course units for year 3

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Title
- Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Yr3 Physics Laboratory Work (All Year)
- General Physics Skills
- Particle Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- Quantum Computing
- Comparative Planetology
- Meteorology and Forecasting
- Climate and Energy: Past, Present and Future
- Information visions: past, present and future
Course content for year 4

Course units for year 4

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Title
- MPhys Project
- MPhys Project
- Quantum Computing
- Climate and Energy: Past, Present and Future
- Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
- The Nuclear Age: Global Nuclear Threats from Hiroshima to Today
- Climate Change & Society
- Complex Analysis and Applications
- Viscous Fluid Flow
- Wave Motion
Entry Requirement
A-level
- Grades A*A*A with A* in Physics and Mathematics.
Contextual offer
- Grades A*AA, with A*A in Physics and Mathematics, in any order.
AS-level
- AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
Unit grade information
- The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.
GCSE
- Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate
- 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at Higher Level, including 7 in Physics and Mathematics.
English language

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade 4/C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each subtest)
- An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2022 will be £9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £27,000 per annum.
Career Prospect
Your MPhys Physics with Astrophysics qualification from The University of Manchester will open up a whole world of opportunity

In learning how to be a physicist you are a taught a set of highly valued skills:
- Rigorous and robust evidence-based reasoning
- How to analyse and assess data, and drawing meaning from it
- High degree of numeracy and mathematical ability
- Communication and team-working skills
This will prepare you for a broad range of careers, not just in physics but in other areas that need the in-demand skills you will learn.

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities in the country by employers*. 90% of graduates from this course are in work or further studies 15 months after graduating**.

Plus, our award-winning careers services will support you on your journey to finding the right career path for you.

Our graduates often go on to do research in astrophysics or other branches of physics, including:
- Scientist/Engineer for Tech Company
- Finance/Banking/Management
- Information Technology
- Research scientist
- Medical Physics
- Scientific Publishing
- Teaching
- Science-related careers in the Civil Service
Below are just some of the employers that our graduates have gone on to work for:
- BAE Systems
- RAF
- Meteorological Office
- NHS
- Bank of England
- Deutsche Bank
- Merril Lynch

Cost Of Studying At University of Manchester

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Manchester