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MPhys Physics with Astronomy (with Professional Training)
at University of Surrey

Guildford, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 22,100
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Why choose this course

Our MPhys Physics with Astronomy courses teach you about our place in the cosmos. You’ll learn about cutting-edge theories of the origin of the Universe and life itself, and have the opportunity to carry out original research with leading scientists in the field.

We’re home to fantastic astronomy facilities, including our own teaching and outreach telescopes that you’ll use to get hands-on observation experience, as well as high-performance computing and GPU clusters.

Two unique aspects of both courses are:

Our placement programme:

On our MPhys, you’ll take a year-long, masters-level integrated research placement. This can be in one of our world-leading research groups or at one of our international partner institutions.

Our focus on undergraduate research and innovation:

All undergraduates have the opportunity to apply for paid 8-10 week summer research placements in our research groups and those of our South East Physics Network partners.
We offer in-house grants that students can apply for to fund a research placement, attend a conference or develop a new business idea.

Course Content
Year 1

Module Title
- Essential Mathematics
- Fundamentals Of Physics
- Oscillations And Waves
- Scientific Investigation Skills
- Atoms And Quanta
- Mathematical And Computational Physics
- Properties Of Matter
- The Universe
Year 2

Module Title
- Electromagnetism, Scalar And Vector Fields
- Energy, Entropy And Numerical Physics
- Quantum Physics
- Solid State Physics
- Electromagnetic Waves
- From Atoms To Lasers
- Introduction To Astronomy
- Nuclear And Particle Physics
Year 3 Semester 1

Module Title
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Cosmology And Galaxy Formation
- Light And Matter
- Modern Computational Techniques
- Nuclear Astrophysics
- Research Techniques In Astronomy
- Semiconductor Physics And Technology
- Soft Matter And Biological Physics
- Special Relativity
Year 3 Semester 2

Module Title
- Literature Review And Interim Report
- Research Year Skills (Distance Learning)
Year 4 Semester 1

Module Title
- Research Year Dissertation
Year 4 Semester 2

Module Title
- Advances In Nanophotonics
- Astrophysical Dynamics
- Explosive Stellar Phenomena
- General Relativity
- Non-Linear Physics
- Quantum Magnetism And Superconductivity
- Topics In Theoretical Physics
Entry Requirement
Required subjects:
- Mathematics and Physics.
- Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

English language requirements
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element.
If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
Fees & Scholarships
Annual Tuition Fees:
- UK: £9,250
- Overseas: £22,100
- Professional training: £1,850
Additional costs

There are associated costs with this MPhys course:
- Commuting (local travel expenses): Depending on the placement, students can incur travel, visa and accommodation costs.
Career Prospect
Over the years, we’ve placed our students with many companies and laboratories, including:
- Absolute Validation
- Airbus Defence and Space
- BAE Systems
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Ernst and Young LLP
- Merck
- National Physical Laboratory.

Cost Of Studying At University of Surrey

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MPhys Physics with Astronomy (with Professional Training) at University of Surrey