Physics with Astrophysics MPhys
University of Exeter
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Master of Physics - MPhys

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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- Our Physics with Astrophysics programmes focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provide a balanced understanding of modern observational and theoretical astrophysics, from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology- The PhD-style MPhys research projects are often based on data from world-class ground and space-based facilities and state-of-the-art computational codes for theoretical astrophysics- MPhys degrees take you further and give you a great opportunity to undertake research ...Read more

- Our Physics with Astrophysics programmes focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provide a balanced understanding of modern observational and theoretical astrophysics, from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology- The PhD-style MPhys research projects are often based on data from world-class ground and space-based facilities and state-of-the-art computational codes for theoretical astrophysics- MPhys degrees take you further and give you a great opportunity to undertake research in our world-leading astrophysics group- Learn within a supportive community characterised by genuine student-staff relationships and small tutorial groups, typically made up of five students- Opportunity to join a close-knit student society with great social events throughout the year- Benefit from access to advanced research facilities including clean-rooms, a helium liquefier, a water tank, amplified ultra-fast laser systems, and a suite of instruments for imaging biological materials To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

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WUSCA ranking:
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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15th
CUG Ranking
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14th
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85%
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Physics graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Physics graduate salary
£26,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB - AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABC - AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 36 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

At least one Grade A and one Grade B in Maths and Physics required.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade OR 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit grade. All applicants require 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Maths and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Physics or 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Physics and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Maths.An A-level style Maths test may also be required, please contact us for further guidance on our equivalencies and specific module requirements.Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Applicants will be considered with IB 36-324 or 666 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have at least one HL6 and one HL5 in Maths and Physics.

Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve Grades A and B in A Level Mathematics and Physics.

Popular A-level subjects

Physics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
99%
Physics
86%
Chemistry
50%
Further Mathematics
31%
Biology
19%
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Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£30,900 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,900 per year

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£30900 Per year

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University of Exeter
Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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