ASTROPHYSICS UNDERGRADUATE
ASTROPHYSICS MPhys (Hons) This degree course in Astrophysics is delivered by world-leading academics with access to specialist facilities at both LJMU and the University of Liverpool.
MODULES Level 4 • Physics Icebreaker Project • Dynamics and Relativity • Thermal Physics and Properties of Matter • Electricity, Magnetism and Waves • Foundations of Quantum Physics • Mathematics for Physicists I and II Level 5 • Electromagnetism • Condensed Matter Physics • Quantum and Atomic Physics • Nuclear and Particle Physics • Mathematics for Physicists • Stellar Physics Level 6 • Electromagnetism II • Quantum and Atomic Physics II • Physics of Galaxies Optional Modules: • Solid State Physics • Physics Internship • Nuclear Power • Particle Physics • Medical Applications • Physics of Renewable Energy and Electronic Devices • Relativity and Cosmology • Nuclear Physics • Physics of Life • Physics of Planets • Physics Data Analysis With Statistics
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Level 7 • The Interstellar Medium • Theoretical Foundations Of Particle Physics • Advanced Quantum Physics • Frontiers Of Particle Physics • Physics Of The Radiative Universe • Frontiers Of Time Domain Astrophysics • Advanced Nuclear Physics • Numerical Methods In Physics • Nuclear Technologies: Environment, Energy, And Security • Materials Physics For Modern Technologies • Advanced Stellar Physics • Frontiers Of Medical Physics Optional Modules: • Accelerator Physics • Advanced Nuclear Physics
COURSE OVERVIEW • Taught by world-leading academics from both LJMU and the University of Liverpool • Level 7 field trip to the Teide Observatory on Tenerife • Eligibility to join the Institute of Physics to obtain Chartered Physicist status on graduation • Friendly department with an ‘open door’ policy and active physics society • Eligibility for generous University of Liverpool attainment scholarships and University of Liverpool bursaries on application
WORK RELATED LEARNING
UCAS code: F521
Employers respect the dedication and hard work required to obtain a good degree in Physics, and they find the range of transferable skills acquired during the course particularly attractive. This allows them to explore careers in many areas including pure research, telecommunications, microelectronics, renewable energy, nuclear power and instrumentation, cryogenics, astronomy, geophysics, medical physics, materials science, information technology, commerce and management. It is fair to say that a Physics degree will equip you for any career.
AS THIS IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL, YOU CAN FIND THE LATEST ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE ON THEIR WEBSITE.
CAREER PROSPECTS As an Astrophysics graduate, you will leave LJMU with skills in problem solving, numeracy, analysis, practical experimentation, computing, teamwork and communication. Your degree will open the gateway to careers in research, development and teaching as well as computing, business and finance. LJMU graduates have gone on to secure employment in aerospace and teaching, telecommunications, microelectronics, renewable energy, nuclear power and instrumentation, cryogenics, astronomy, geophysics and medical physics.
Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): ABB A levels minimum requirement: 3 A levels subject specific requirement: Mathematics and Physics General Studies acceptable? Yes BTEC Diploma grades/subjects required: Please contact the faculty for more information BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: Please contact the faculty for more information GCSE/standard grade: GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required Interview required? No DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus
The field trip to the Tenerife Observatory has really enlightened me. Getting to use the Mons telescope is definitely one of the thrills of the course and has really shown me how exciting astronomy is. Leon Baruah Graduate
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ljmu.ac.uk UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2027
PHYSICS WITH ASTRONOMY BSc (Hons) This degree course in Astrophysics is delivered by world-leading academics with access to specialist facilities at both LJMU and the University of Liverpool.
MODULES Level 4 • Dynamics and Relativity • Thermal Physics and Properties of Matter • Electricity, Magnetism and Waves • Foundations of Quantum Physics • Mathematics for Physicists (I & II) • Physics Icebreaker Project Level 5 • Electromagnetism • Condensed Matter Physics • Quantum and Atomic Physics • Nuclear and Particle Physics • Accelerators and Radioisotopes • Mathematics for Physicists (III) Level 6 • Electromagnetism II • Quantum and Atomic Physics II • Physics of Galaxies Optional Modules: • Relativity and Cosmology • Physics of Planets • Physics of Planets • Physics of Life • Medical Applications • Physics Data Analysis with Statistics • Physics of Renewable Energy and Electronic Devices • Nuclear Power • Physics Internship
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2027 ljmu.ac.uk
COURSE OVERVIEW • Taught by world-leading academics from both LJMU and the University of Liverpool • Eligibility to join the Institute of Physics to obtain Chartered Physicist status on graduation • Friendly department with an ‘open door’ policy and active physics society • Eligibility for generous University of Liverpool attainment scholarships and University of Liverpool bursaries on application
WORK RELATED LEARNING In addition to the specialist skills and knowledge you will gain on this degree course, you will acquire a
range of transferable skills in problem-solving, numeracy, analysis, practical experimentation, computing, teamwork and communication. A Physics degree is the gateway to a whole range of careers including fundamental research, industrial research and development, teaching and the worlds of computing, business and finance. Physicists are trained to solve a wide range of problems and are equipped with skills of numeracy, analysis, practical experimentation, computing and teamwork. This allows them to explore careers in many areas including pure research, telecommunications, microelectronics, renewable energy, nuclear power and instrumentation, cryogenics, astronomy, geophysics, medical physics, materials science, information technology, commerce and management.
CAREER PROSPECTS This degree opens the gateway to careers in research, development and teaching as well as in computing, business and finance. LJMU graduates have gone on to secure employment in: telecommunications, microelectronics, renewable energy, nuclear power, cryogenics and astronomy.
UCAS code: F3F5 AS THIS IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL, YOU CAN FIND THE LATEST ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE ON THEIR WEBSITE Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): ABB A levels minimum requirement: 3 A levels subject specific requirement: Maths and Physics General Studies acceptable? No BTEC Diploma grades/subjects required: Please contact the faculty for more information BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: Please contact the faculty for more information GCSE/standard grade: GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required Interview required? No DBS check required? No Duration (Yrs): 3 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus
The course provides an excellent insight into different areas within physics and I have gained considerably more confidence in key skills, such as presentation, analytical, numeric and computing skills. Dr Joanne Pledger Graduate and Stellar Astrophysicist
ljmu.ac.uk UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2027
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2027 ljmu.ac.uk
TAUGHT BY WORLDLEADING ACADEMICS FROM BOTH LJMU AND THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
MPHYS COURSE INCLUDES A LEVEL 7 FIELD TRIP TO THE TEIDE OBSERVATORY
GRADUATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS TO OBTAIN CHARTERED PHYSICIST STATUS
I’m passionate about championing the student experience and delivering problem-based teaching led by the world-class research undertaken at the Astrophysics Research Institute, be that my own research on stellar explosions, or the largest scale cosmological simulations, gravitational waves, or even human missions to Mars. Professor Matt Darnley Head of Astrophysics Teaching
The Astrophysics Research Institute has previously been a recipient of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its outstanding achievements in Higher and Further Education, including the development of the world’s largest fully robotic telescope – the Liverpool Telescope (LT).
UCAS code: F521 AS THIS IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL, YOU CAN FIND THE LATEST ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE ON THEIR WEBSITE. Typical Offer (UCAS tariff points): AAB (136) | A levels minimum requirement: 3 | A levels subject specific requirement: Mathematics and Physics | General Studies acceptable? Yes | BTEC Diploma grades/subjects required: Not applicable | BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: Please contact the faculty for more information | GCSE/standard grade: Please contact the faculty for more information | Interview required? No | DBS check required? No Course duration (Yrs): 4 FT Start month: September Campus location: Mount Pleasant Campus
ljmu.ac.uk UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2027
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