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MPhys (Hons) Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

University of Portsmouth ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

After the course you could continue your studies by doing a PhD or other postgraduate qualification, join a graduate training scheme or go straight into employment. What can you do with a Physics degree? Previous graduates of this course have gone on to roles in areas such as: defence communications medical physics electronics energy aerospace scientific journalism teaching finance Whichever path you choose post-graduation, our careers and employability team will provide help and support for up to 5 years after you leave the University.

General Eligibility

Typical offers

A level – ABB–BBC

UCAS points – 112–128 points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, including 32 topics from Mathematics, Physics, or Electronics

BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

International Baccalaureate – 29–30

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Electricity and Magnetism

  • Introduction to Computational Physics

  • Introduction to Laboratory and Field Physics

  • Introduction to Mathematical Physics 1

  • Introduction to Mathematical Physics 2

  • Space Science And Applications Of Physics

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Introduction to Modern Physics

  • Mathematical Physics

  • Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

  • Waves and Optics

Optional modules

  • Computational Physics

  • Modern Foreign Language (Institute-Wide Language Programme)

  • Mechanics and Dynamics

  • Practical Laboratory and Field Physics

  • Universe Planetary Systems Stars and Galaxies

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Modern Astrophysics 1

  • Physical Cosmology

  • Solid State Physics And Detectors

Optional modules

  • Group Project

  • Health Physics  

  • Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology

  • Introduction to Multiferroic Materials and their Applications

  • Mathematical Methods for Physics

  • Nanoscale Surface Physics

  • Particle Physics

  • Project

  • Quantum Mechanics And Quantum Information

  • Statistical Learning

  • Undergraduate Ambassador

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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