Physics with Astrophysics MPhys

Course Overview - Physics with Astrophysics MPhys

Our Physics with Astrophysics MPhys degree extends our Physics with Astrophysics BSc by a year.

This extra year is for your integrated Masters and includes an extended project.

Compared to our Physics with Astrophysics BSc, our Masters degree offers more in-depth study in the final year. Youll also complete a significant extended project, performing research level investigations of Astrophysics in areas like:
general relativity
geophysical and astrophysical fluids

You’ll also gain hands-on experience in our high-spec facilities, developing the skil...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

F3FM

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

AAABB (combination of Highers and Advanced Highers) with AB at Advanced Higher. Advanced Higher Physics is preferred. If a candidate is not taking Advanced Higher Physics, we would consider candidates offering Advanced Higher Mathematics AND one of Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Design and Manufacture, Engineering Science or Mathematics of Mechanics on a case-by-case basis. Candidates must have Higher Mathematics and Physics at grade B or above if either of these subjects are not taken at Advanced Higher.

Access to HE Diploma

D:45,M:0,P:0

45 level 3 credits at distinction including Mathematical Studies and Physics. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

With Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and Physics at Higher Level grade 6.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Candidates will be considered on an individual basis.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

including Mathematics and Physics.

A level

A,A,B

AAB including Mathematics and Physics, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking, OR ABB including Mathematics and Physics if a third A level is from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element where offered. Equivalent A level grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Fees and funding

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