| Astrophysics (MPhys) |
| Degree Type: Integrated Masters, single Honours |
| 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 (3) |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Physics of Stars and Nebulae |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Galaxies, Quasars and the Universe |
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 and Relativity |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Thermodynamics |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Statistical Mechanics |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Optics |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Electromagnetism |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Nuclear and Particle Physics |
Q |
9 |
10 |
| 4&5 (4) |
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 |
Q |
11 |
40 |
|
Physics Skills (MPhys 4) |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
Physics Skills (MPhys 5) |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
Lagrangian Dynamics (5) |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Quantum Physics |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Relativistic Electrodynamics |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
Statistical Physics |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
Astrophysical Cosmology |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Stellar Evolution |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Astronomical Instruments |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Astronomical Statistics and X-Ray Astronomy |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Specialist Topics in Astrophysics |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
High Energy Astrophysics |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
Radiation and Matter |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
General Relativity |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
Further courses in Physics, Mathematics, GeoSciences, Engineering
and Electronics (6) |
Q,P,
M,N |
10/11 |
30 |
| (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) As an alternative, students may
take either Lagrangian Dynamics or Tensors & Fields from Schedule Q.
|
| (4) Progression to the final
years of the MPhys programme requires no less than than 55% overall in Junior
Honours and an average of at least 50% in Section B of the core course examinations
(Quantum Mechanics, Dynamics & Relativity, Statistical Mechanics, and
Electromagnetism). This is in addition to the general progression requirements. |
| (5) Students who have already
taken this course in year 3 should instead take an additional course chosen
from Schedule Q at level 10/11. |
| (6)The Programme Guide gives details and constraints
on choice of courses, to facilitate advance planning. |
| Alternative pathways: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/altpathways |
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