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Astrophysics (MPhys)
Degree Type: Integrated Masters, single Honours
POS Code: S0802
UCAS Code: F361
Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides
NYT Course S L CT
1 Physics 1A:  Foundations Q 8 20
Physics 1B:  The Stuff of the Universe Q 8 20
Applicable Mathematics 1 (1) P 8 10
Mathematical Methods 1 (1) P 8 10
Applicable Mathematics 2 (1) P 8 10
Mathematical Methods 2 (1) P 8 10
Further courses A-Q 7/8 40
2 Physics 2A:  Forces, Fields and Potentials Q 8 20
Physics 2B:  Waves, Quantum Physics and Materials Q 8 20
Applicable Mathematics 3 (Phys Sci) (2) P 8 10
Mathematical Methods 3 (Phys Sci) (2) P 8 10
Foundations of Mathematical Physics (2) Q 8 20
Further courses A-Q 7/8 40
3 Astrophysics Laboratory Q 9 10
Astrophysics 3 Q 9 10
Physical Mathematics Q 9 10
Quantum Mechanics Q 9 10
ONE OF:
  Computational Methods Q 9 10
  Advanced Computer Simulation Q 10 10
Dynamics & Relativity Q 9 10
Electromagnetism Q 9 10
Thermodynamics Q 9 10
  Statistical Mechanics Q 9 10
  Diffraction Physics Q 9 10
  Research Methods in Physics Q 10 10
4&5 (3) ONE OF:      
  Astrophysics Honours Project (Semester 1) Q 10 20
  Astrophysics Honours Project (Semester 2) Q 10 20
Group Project Q 11 10
MPhys Project Preparation (4) Q 11 10
MPhys Project Q 11 40
Physics Skills (MPhys 4) Q 11 10
Physics Skills (MPhys 5) Q 11 10
Lagrangian Dynamics Q 10 10
Quantum Physics Q 10 10
Statistical Physics Q 11 10
Astrophysical Cosmology Q 10 10
Stellar Evolution Q 10 10
Astronomical Statistics and Measurement Q 10 10
Specialist Topics in Astrophysics (7) Q 10 10
High Energy Astrophysics(6) Q 11 10
Radiation and Matter(6) Q 11 10
General Relativity Q 11 10
Further courses in Physics, Mathematics, GeoSciences,  Engineering and Electronics (5) Q,P, M,N 10/11 40
(1)  As an alternative, students may take the Mathematics courses prescribed for the Year 1 programme of the Mathematical Physics MPhys.
(2)  As an alternative, students may take the Mathematics and Mathematical Physics courses prescribed for the Year 2 programme of the Mathematical Physics MPhys.
(3)  Progression to the final years of the MPhys programme requires no less than than 55% overall in Junior Honours.
(4)  To be delivered from 2009/2010.
(5)The Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses, to facilitate advance planning.
(6) Offered in alternate years.
(7) To be delivered only in 2008/2009, not in 2009/2010.
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