Physics with Astrophysics (with a year abroad) - MPhys
University of York
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Astrophysicists look to the skies to discover more about the nature of our Universe.From the nuclear reactions that power our sun to the mysteries of dark matter, youll study the great challenges of cosmology in topics aligned with our active research.To explore the cosmos youll need grounding in many disciplines of physics, from optics to electromagnetism, quantum physics to classical mechanics. Youll gain foundational understanding of fundamental physics, scientific principles and methods. ...Read more

Astrophysicists look to the skies to discover more about the nature of our Universe.From the nuclear reactions that power our sun to the mysteries of dark matter, you'll study the great challenges of cosmology in topics aligned with our active research.To explore the cosmos you'll need grounding in many disciplines of physics, from optics to electromagnetism, quantum physics to classical mechanics. You'll gain foundational understanding of fundamental physics, scientific principles and methods. You'll learn key skills for analysing real-life problems, write scientific reports to industry standards, communicate complex concepts, and solve mind-bending astronomical puzzles.Gain unique global experiences spending a year at one of our partner universities. Boost your confidence by immersing yourself in a different culture and gain valuable language skills for your CV.

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Yordanos
21 Feb 24

Best - location and campus and course is amazing Worst - maybe the student life..Read more

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20 Feb 24

Great campus vibe, love the college system. Would be better with more uni wide..Read more

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D39M6 Grades / Points required

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C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

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

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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£31,100 per year

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University of York
University of York , York

A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of York is a globally celebrated research-intensive university located in one...

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Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Poppleton  2.7 miles away

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