Bachelor of Science (Honours) Astrophysics
Important entry information
Entry to first year is the standard entry route, and the route which can provide the broadest education, and which can give most flexibility in final choice of degree. Students who are aiming for a degree in Physics or Astrophysics and who enter with good Advanced Highers or A-levels or equivalent in Physics and Mathematics may apply for an accelerated entry route to the programme, which can reduce the length of the BSc Honours programme to three years and the MPhys programme to four years. The special Physics and Astronomy (Gateway) first year allows subsequent progression to the second year of all the single-honours degree programmes in the School, and the joint degrees with the School of Mathematics.
Programme Requirements
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics: First year APHAPHSS1_1819
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Code |
Module name |
Credits |
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AS1001
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Astronomy and Astrophysics 1 |
20 |
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AND |
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MT1002
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Mathematics |
20 |
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AND |
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PH1011
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Physics 1A |
20 |
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AND |
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PH1012
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Physics 1B |
20 |
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AND |
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Remaining credits from Level 1000 options
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Students without prerequisite for MT1002 will take MT1001 in Semester 1.
Appropriately qualified applicants may bypass first year and have direct entry to second year.
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics: Second year (Direct Entry) APHAPHSS2D_1819
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Code |
Module name |
Credits |
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AS1101
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Astrophysics (Direct Entry) |
5 |
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AND |
( |
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AS2001
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Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 |
30 |
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OR |
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AS2101
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Astrophysics 2 |
15 |
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AND |
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PH2011
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Physics 2A |
30 |
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AND |
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PH2012
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Physics 2B |
30 |
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AND |
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MT2501
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Linear Mathematics |
15 |
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AND |
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MT2503
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Multivariate Calculus |
15 |
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AND |
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Remaining credits from Levels 1000 and 2000 options
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Choose a minimum of 80 Level 2000 credits
Students who choose AS2001 must select 125 credits for the year
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics: Second year APHAPHSS2_1819
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Code |
Module name |
Credits |
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AS2001
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Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 |
30 |
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AND |
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PH2011
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Physics 2A |
30 |
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AND |
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PH2012
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Physics 2B |
30 |
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AND |
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MT2501
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Linear Mathematics |
15 |
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AND |
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MT2503
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Multivariate Calculus |
15 |
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Choose a minimum of 80 Level 2000 credits
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Automatic entry to Honours requires grade 11 in
- AS2001 or AS2101
- Mean over passing grades in PH2011 and PH2012
- [Mean over passing grades in MT2501 and MT2503] OR [Mean over passing grades in [MT2501 and MT2503 and one or more module from MT2502, MT2504-MT2508)]
BSc Honours
The general requirements are 480 credits over a period of normally four years (and not more than five years) or part-time equivalent, of which the final two years form an approved Honours programme of 240 credits, of which 90 credits are at 4000 level and at least a further 120 credits at 3000 and/or 4000 levels.
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics: Third year APHAPHSS3_1819
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Code |
Module name |
Credits |
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AS3013
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Computational Astrophysics |
15 |
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AND |
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PH3007
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Electromagnetism |
15 |
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AND |
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PH3012
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Thermal and Statistical Physics |
15 |
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AND |
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PH3014
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Transferable Skills for Physicists |
15 |
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AND |
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PH3061
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Quantum Mechanics 1 |
10 |
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AND |
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PH3062
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Quantum Mechanics 2 |
10 |
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AND |
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PH3080
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Computational Physics |
10 |
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AND |
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PH3081
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Mathematics for Physicists |
15 |
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AND |
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AS4010
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Extragalactic Astronomy |
15 |
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15 credits from Module List: AS3000 - AS3099, AS4000 - AS4099, PH3000 - PH3099, PH4000 - PH4099
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AS3013
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Computational Astrophysics |
15 |
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AS4010
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Extragalactic Astronomy |
15 |
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AS4011
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The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 1 |
15 |
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AS4012
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The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 2 |
15 |
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AS4015
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Gravitational and Accretion Physics |
15 |
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AS4025
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Observational Astrophysics |
15 |
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PH3007
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Electromagnetism |
15 |
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PH3012
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Thermal and Statistical Physics |
15 |
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PH3014
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Transferable Skills for Physicists |
15 |
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PH3061
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Quantum Mechanics 1 |
10 |
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PH3062
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Quantum Mechanics 2 |
10 |
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PH3074
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Electronics |
15 |
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PH3080
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Computational Physics |
10 |
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PH3081
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Mathematics for Physicists |
15 |
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PH3082
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Mathematics for Chemistry / Physics |
20 |
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PH4026
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Signals and Information |
15 |
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PH4027
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Optoelectronics and Nonlinear Optics |
15 |
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PH4028
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics |
15 |
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PH4031
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Fluids |
15 |
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PH4032
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Special Relativity and Fields |
15 |
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PH4034
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Laser Physics 1 |
15 |
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PH4035
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Principles of Optics |
15 |
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PH4036
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Physics of Music |
15 |
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PH4038
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Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics |
15 |
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PH4039
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Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics |
15 |
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PH4040
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Nuclear and Particle Physics with Advanced Skills |
15 |
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PH4041
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Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics |
15 |
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PH4042
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Concepts in Atomic Physics and Magnetic Resonance |
15 |
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PH4043
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Studies in Physics and Chemistry |
5 |
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PH4044
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Advanced Condensed Matter Physics |
15 |
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PH4045
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Data Processing for biomedical imaging and sensing |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in academic year
AS4010 must be taken in Third or Fourth Year with additional credits selected in the appropriate year.
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BSc (Hons) Astrophysics: Fourth year APHAPHSS4_1819
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Code |
Module name |
Credits |
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AS4103
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Astrophysics Project (BSc) |
30 |
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AND |
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PH4041
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Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics |
15 |
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AND |
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30 credits from Module List: AS4011 - AS4012, AS4015, AS4025, PH4031
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AS4011
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The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 1 |
15 |
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AS4012
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The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 2 |
15 |
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AS4015
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Gravitational and Accretion Physics |
15 |
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AS4025
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Observational Astrophysics |
15 |
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PH4031
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Fluids |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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Between 25 and 45 credits from Module List: AS3000 - AS4999, PH3000 - PH4100, ID4001
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AS3013
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Computational Astrophysics |
15 |
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AS4010
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Extragalactic Astronomy |
15 |
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AS4011
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The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 1 |
15 |
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AS4012
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The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 2 |
15 |
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AS4015
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Gravitational and Accretion Physics |
15 |
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AS4025
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Observational Astrophysics |
15 |
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AS4103
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Astrophysics Project (BSc) |
30 |
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PH3007
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Electromagnetism |
15 |
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PH3012
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Thermal and Statistical Physics |
15 |
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PH3014
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Transferable Skills for Physicists |
15 |
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PH3061
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Quantum Mechanics 1 |
10 |
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PH3062
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Quantum Mechanics 2 |
10 |
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PH3074
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Electronics |
15 |
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PH3080
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Computational Physics |
10 |
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PH3081
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Mathematics for Physicists |
15 |
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PH3082
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Mathematics for Chemistry / Physics |
20 |
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PH3101
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Physics Laboratory 1 |
15 |
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PH4026
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Signals and Information |
15 |
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PH4027
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Optoelectronics and Nonlinear Optics |
15 |
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PH4028
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics |
15 |
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PH4031
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Fluids |
15 |
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PH4032
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Special Relativity and Fields |
15 |
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PH4034
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Laser Physics 1 |
15 |
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PH4035
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Principles of Optics |
15 |
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PH4036
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Physics of Music |
15 |
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PH4038
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Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics |
15 |
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PH4039
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Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics |
15 |
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PH4040
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Nuclear and Particle Physics with Advanced Skills |
15 |
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PH4041
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Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics |
15 |
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PH4042
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Concepts in Atomic Physics and Magnetic Resonance |
15 |
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PH4043
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Studies in Physics and Chemistry |
5 |
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PH4044
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Advanced Condensed Matter Physics |
15 |
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PH4045
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Data Processing for biomedical imaging and sensing |
15 |
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ID4001
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Communication and Teaching in Science |
15 |
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Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them
For further details, see the module catalogue entry for each individual module above
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AS4010
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Extragalactic Astronomy |
15 |
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Further requirements Choose 120 credits in academic year
AS4010 must be taken in Third or Fourth Year with additional credits selected in the appropriate year.
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Accreditation
All the BSc, MSci, and MPhys single and joint Honours degrees in which Physics or Astrophysics is in the title are accredited by the UK Institute of Physics.
Study abroad
In the case of students who spend part of the Honours programme on a recognised Study Abroad scheme, the Programme Requirements will be amended to take into account overseas courses which are approved by the relevant St Andrews School in the Learning Agreement (see www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/academic ).