BSc (Hons) Physics with Astronomy with a Year Abroad
Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) Physics with Astronomy degree, delivered by world-leading academics from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, provides a comprehensive understanding of astronomical phenomena and the fundamental physics of the cosmos. The programme equips students with highly sought-after problem-solving skills, preparing them for a diverse range of careers in research, industry, finance, and beyond. A unique highlight includes hands-on experience with the largest robotic telescope in the world, the Liverpool Telescope.
Key Program Highlights
- Jointly taught by world-leading academics from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.
- Includes a dedicated field trip to the professional Teide Observatory in Tenerife.
- Gain unique research experience using the two-metre, robotically-controlled Liverpool Telescope.
- Institute of Physics accredited degree with flexible transfer options between physics programmes.
- Excellent graduate prospects with high starting salaries in research, industry, finance, and technology.
Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) Physics with Astronomy degree, delivered by world-leading academics from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, provides a comprehensive understanding of astronomical phenomena and the fundamental physics of the cosmos. The programme equips students with highly sought-after problem-solving skills, preparing them for a diverse range of careers in research, industry, finance, and beyond. A unique highlight includes hands-on experience with the largest robotic telescope in the world, the Liverpool Telescope.
Key Program Highlights
- Jointly taught by world-leading academics from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.
- Includes a dedicated field trip to the professional Teide Observatory in Tenerife.
- Gain unique research experience using the two-metre, robotically-controlled Liverpool Telescope.
- Institute of Physics accredited degree with flexible transfer options between physics programmes.
- Excellent graduate prospects with high starting salaries in research, industry, finance, and technology.
Requirements
Modules
- Dynamics and Relativity
- Thermal Physics and Properties of Matter
- Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
- Foundations of Quantum Physics
- Introduction to Computational Physics
- Practical Physics I
- Mathematics for Physicists I
- Mathematics for Physicists II
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Electromagnetism I
- Condensed Matter Physics I
- Quantum and Atomic Physics I
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Computational Physics
- Observational Astrophysics
- Mathematics for Physicists III
- Stellar Physics
- Quantum and Atomic Physics II
- Advanced Observational Astrophysics
- Electromagnetism II
- Physics of Galaxies
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Statistical Thermodynamics
- Project (BSc)
- Computational Modelling
- Stellar Atmospheres
- Physics of Planets
- Physics Internship
- Solid State Physics
- Energy Generation and Storage
- Nuclear Physics
- Nuclear Power
- Particle Physics
- Materials Physics and Characterisation
- Semiconductor Applications
- Magnetic Properties of Solids
