MPhys Physics with Space Sciences
Course Overview
This Physics with Space Science degree offers a comprehensive education in core physics principles combined with specialized, hands-on training in the field of astronautics. The program leverages key research strengths in astrophysical dynamics and remote sensing, providing students with unparalleled access to the advanced Bayfordbury Observatory. Students can further enhance their experience through an optional industrial placement or a year studying abroad.
Key Program Highlights
- Full Institute of Physics (IOP) accredited core physics curriculum
- Specialized modules in rocket propulsion, orbital mechanics, and spacecraft systems
- Hands-on access to the professional instrumentation at Bayfordbury Observatory
- Research-led teaching in astrophysical dynamics, instrumentation, and climate studies
- Opportunities for an industrial placement year or study abroad experience
Course Overview
This Physics with Space Science degree offers a comprehensive education in core physics principles combined with specialized, hands-on training in the field of astronautics. The program leverages key research strengths in astrophysical dynamics and remote sensing, providing students with unparalleled access to the advanced Bayfordbury Observatory. Students can further enhance their experience through an optional industrial placement or a year studying abroad.
Key Program Highlights
- Full Institute of Physics (IOP) accredited core physics curriculum
- Specialized modules in rocket propulsion, orbital mechanics, and spacecraft systems
- Hands-on access to the professional instrumentation at Bayfordbury Observatory
- Research-led teaching in astrophysical dynamics, instrumentation, and climate studies
- Opportunities for an industrial placement year or study abroad experience
Requirements
Modules
- Special Relativity and Quantum Physics
- Experimental Physics
- Small Group Tutorial (Level 4)
- Mathematical Methods
- Applications of Calculus
- Computational Modelling
- The Physical Universe
- Electromagnetism
- Optics and Lasers
- Thermodynamics
- Small Group Tutorial (Level 5)
- Physics of the Solar System
- Space Science and Systems
- Multivariable Calculus
- Quantum Mechanics
- Career Planning and Development
- Plasma Physics and Fusion Reactors
- Differential Equations
- Motion and Tensors
- Introduction to Machine Learning and Neural Networks
- Rocket Performance and Propulsion
- Condensed States of Matter
- The Physics of Elementary Particles
- Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
- Space Science and Physics Project and Investigative Skills
- Space Dynamics
- Satellite Communications
- Computational Physics
- Star Formation and Evolution
- Foundations of Cosmology
- The Physics of Astronomical Spectra
- Applied Photonics
- Partial Differential Equations
- Lagrangian Dynamics
- Nonlinear Systems
- Further Numerical Methods
- Year Abroad
- Placement with Study Abroad
- Physics Research Project
- Statistics and Analysis
- Nature of the Climate System
- Aerospace Aerodynamics
- CFD & Applications
- High Energy Astrophysics
