Astrophysics - MPhys

The University of Edinburgh

Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy.On this degree programme, we try to provide a unique and deep insight into the major scientific controversies of our time.Recently, there have been dramatic astronomical discoveries, and large amounts of data have been gathered. Therefore, this is a very exciting time to study astrophysics.Compared to the BSc, our MPhys Astrophysics degree programme provides 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.**Programme benefits*** The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research. The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory.* Our academic staff have links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), TRIUMF (Canada’s particle accelerator centre), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.* This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist.* You will take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.

School of Physics and Astronomy