BSc Physics with Space Science
Course Overview
This Physics with Space Science degree provides a foundational core in modern physics while offering specialized expertise in the field of space science and technology. You will engage in hands-on research projects that leverage the work of one of Europe's largest campus-based space research centers, providing a direct link to active missions and satellite development.
Key Program Highlights
- Study a core physics curriculum accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)
- Gain specialized knowledge through dedicated space science and technology options
- Participate in research projects connected to major missions like BepiColombo and the Swift observatory
- Learn within one of the largest and most active university space research centers in Europe
- Flexible structure allowing for transfer between BSc and MPhys degree paths
Course Overview
This Physics with Space Science degree provides a foundational core in modern physics while offering specialized expertise in the field of space science and technology. You will engage in hands-on research projects that leverage the work of one of Europe's largest campus-based space research centers, providing a direct link to active missions and satellite development.
Key Program Highlights
- Study a core physics curriculum accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)
- Gain specialized knowledge through dedicated space science and technology options
- Participate in research projects connected to major missions like BepiColombo and the Swift observatory
- Learn within one of the largest and most active university space research centers in Europe
- Flexible structure allowing for transfer between BSc and MPhys degree paths
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
- 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
- Mathematical Physics 3
- 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
