Astrophysics MPhys

Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy.<br/><br/>Recently there have been dramatic astronomical discoveries and gathering of large amounts of data. Therefore, this is a very exciting time to study astrophysics.<br/><br/>We try to provide a unique and deep insight into the major scientific controversies of our time.<br/><br/>Compared to the BSc, our MPhys Astrophysics programme provides a broader and deeper exposure to the concepts, methods and phenomena of physics. You will also gain experience of research work through an extended project. This provides a foundation for further research studies in physics.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UKs major centres of astronomical research.<br/><br/><br/>* The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the Schools research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.<br/><br/><br/>* You will be taught by academic staff with links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN, TRIUMF, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.<br/><br/><br/>* This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist.<br/><br/><br/>* Take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.<br/>