MPhys Physics with Astronomy (with Professional Training)

at University of Surrey

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

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.

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.

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.