Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics - MPhys
University of Surrey
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What you will study: You’ll explore core elements of traditional physics and astrophysics (e. g. particle physics, atoms and molecules) and topics within astronomy and nuclear physics, reflecting the outstanding research we conduct at Surrey. Students have the option to take a Professional Training placement on the BSc or an integrated research year on the MPhys. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification. The MPhys integrated research year allows you to develop your skills in an ...Read more

What you will study: You’ll explore core elements of traditional physics and astrophysics (e. g. particle physics, atoms and molecules) and topics within astronomy and nuclear physics, reflecting the outstanding research we conduct at Surrey. Students have the option to take a Professional Training placement on the BSc or an integrated research year on the MPhys. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification. The MPhys integrated research year allows you to develop your skills in an academic or industrial arena, before returning for your final masters-level modules. Formal lectures are complemented with work in our specialist radiation laboratories, which have recently been refurbished and enlarged at a cost of £2. 7m. As an undergraduate student, you’ll use these labs to undertake experiments related to the Nuclear and Particle Physics module. Professional recognitionBSc (Hons) - Institute of Physics (IOP) Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. MPhys - Institute of Physics (IOP) Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. Foundation yearIf you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this degree with an Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree. To see what modules you’ll be studying, refer to the foundation tab in the 'Course structure' section.

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Daniel
16 Jul 25

Generally well taught course, nice spacious campus and staff/academics are helpful and proffesional. Some buildings could do with..Read more

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Darcey
08 Apr 25

The lake and green area is lovely, and student mental health support is great. The Hive and Nest are great. Counselling here is free. The Surrey Authenticator app can easily break..Read more

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35 - 34 Grades / Points required

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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