MPhys Physics with Space Science
Course Overview
This specialized Physics with Space Science degree provides a rigorous foundation in core physics principles while offering unparalleled access to cutting-edge space research. You will develop the mathematical, computational, and experimental skills to tackle real-world problems, all while learning from experts involved in major international missions like BepiColombo. The program is designed to equip you with specialized knowledge for a career at the forefront of space science and technology.
Key Program Highlights
- Study a core physics curriculum accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)
- Gain hands-on research experience through projects in space science and technology
- Learn from and contribute to active research from one of Europe's largest campus-based space research centres
- Explore specialist options linked to major missions, such as the BepiColombo mission to Mercury
- Flexible structure allowing for transfer between BSc and MPhys degrees based on academic performance
Course Overview
This specialized Physics with Space Science degree provides a rigorous foundation in core physics principles while offering unparalleled access to cutting-edge space research. You will develop the mathematical, computational, and experimental skills to tackle real-world problems, all while learning from experts involved in major international missions like BepiColombo. The program is designed to equip you with specialized knowledge for a career at the forefront of space science and technology.
Key Program Highlights
- Study a core physics curriculum accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)
- Gain hands-on research experience through projects in space science and technology
- Learn from and contribute to active research from one of Europe's largest campus-based space research centres
- Explore specialist options linked to major missions, such as the BepiColombo mission to Mercury
- Flexible structure allowing for transfer between BSc and MPhys degrees based on academic performance
Requirements
Modules
- Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Mathematical Physics 1.1
- Light and Matter
- Waves and Quanta
- Mathematical Physics 1.2
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 1
- Experimental Physics 1
- Introductory Astrophysics, Climate Science and Space Science
- Introductory Astrophysics, Data Science and Space Science
- Introductory Climate Science, Data Science and Space Science
- Mathematical Physics 2
- Relativity, Quantum Physics and Particles
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 2
- Experimental Physics 2
- Intermediate Astrophysics and Space Science
- Intermediate Data Science and Space Science
- Intermediate Space Science and Climate Science
- Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Physics 3
- Radiation and Matter
- Physics Challenge
- Research Project
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 3
- Industry Project
- Astrodynamics
- Electronics
- Physics in Education
- Python
- Numerical Programming in C++
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Medical Physics
- Quasars and Cosmology
- The Space Environment
- Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
- Elementary Particles: The Standard Model and Beyond
- Stellar Astrophysics
- Planetary Physics
- Models and Methods for Scientific Data
- Physics Special Topics
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 4
- Advanced Research Project
- Scientific Data Analysis
- Space Plasmas and Planetary Atmospheres
- Radiative Processes in Astrophysics
- General Relativity and Quantum Fields
- Earth Observation of the Atmosphere
- Spaceflight Dynamics and Propulsion
- Quantum Theory of Solids
- Advanced Space Science
- Supermassive Black Holes and Exoplanets
- Computational Fluid and Space-Phase Flows
- Data Mining and Neural Networks
- Human Spaceflight and Nuclear Systems
