MPhil Astrophysics
Course Overview
This postgraduate research program offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in mathematics and physics, from applied nano-science to the study of complex astrophysical structures like exoplanetary disks. Students are fully supported by a school that collaborates with top international institutions and are encouraged to publish in leading journals and present at global conferences. The program provides dedicated supervisory support and access to specialist computational facilities to empower independent research.
Key Program Highlights
- Conduct research at the forefront of fields like astrophysics, investigating exoplanets and potential moon formations
- Collaborate with top international research institutions across the globe
- Receive dedicated support to publish in scientific journals and present at conferences
- Benefit from access to specialist computational facilities and research skills training
- Work with dedicated academic supervisors on a tailored research project
Course Overview
This postgraduate research program offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in mathematics and physics, from applied nano-science to the study of complex astrophysical structures like exoplanetary disks. Students are fully supported by a school that collaborates with top international institutions and are encouraged to publish in leading journals and present at global conferences. The program provides dedicated supervisory support and access to specialist computational facilities to empower independent research.
Key Program Highlights
- Conduct research at the forefront of fields like astrophysics, investigating exoplanets and potential moon formations
- Collaborate with top international research institutions across the globe
- Receive dedicated support to publish in scientific journals and present at conferences
- Benefit from access to specialist computational facilities and research skills training
- Work with dedicated academic supervisors on a tailored research project
Requirements
Modules
- Calculus
- Computer Algebra and Technical Computing
- Electricity, Magnetism, Thermal and Quantum Physics
- Geometrical Optics, Waves and Mechanics
- Introduction to Modern Astronomy
- Laboratory 1
- Linear Algebra
- Professional Skills and Group Study
- Differential Equations
- Electrodynamics
- Group Project
- Industrial and Econo-Physics
- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics
- Scientific Computing
- Statistical and Quantum Physics I
- The Solar System and Exoplanets
- Physics Year in Industry
- Advanced Project and Communication
- Cosmology and General Relativity
- Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy
- Numerical Methods
- Stars and Stellar Evolution
- Fluid Dynamics
- Methods of Mathematical Physics
- Physics Pedagogy
- Astrophysics Masters Project
- Advanced Instrumentation
- Financial Kinetics
- Physics Modelling
- Physics That Matters
