Program Overview

Physics with Astrophysics BSc

Overview

The Physics with Astrophysics BSc program at the University of Nottingham is a three-year full-time course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of physics and astrophysics. The program is accredited by the Institute of Physics and offers students the opportunity to conduct astronomical research using the university's rooftop facilities and telescopes.

Entry Requirements

• AAA at A level, including A level maths and physics
• 34 points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates at IB
• GCSE English language 4 (C)
• Excluded subjects: General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, leisure studies, functional skills, global perspectives

Alternative Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma (in combination with A level)
• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC HND/HNC (in place of a third A level)
• BTEC Extended Diploma (in place of a third A level)

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 per year for UK undergraduate students
• £30,750 per year for international students

Additional Costs

• Students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Personal laptops are not compulsory, but recommended for working at home
• Students may need to purchase their own copies of books, which would cost around £40
• Students studying abroad will need to consider travel and living costs associated with their country of choice

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Over one third of UK students receive the university's means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year

Course Structure

• Year one: Mathematical Methods and Modelling for Physicists, Fundamentals of Classical and Modern Physics, Investigations in Physics I
• Year two: Electromagnetism and Optics, Investigations in Physics II, Professional Skills for Physicists, Stars and Their Exoplanets, Quantum and Statistical Physics
• Year three: Astrophysics at the Extremes, From Quarks to Crystals, Galaxies and Cosmology, Methods of Computational Astrophysics, Physics Group Project

Optional Modules

• Advanced Quantum Physics
• Bioelectrical Processes and Measurements
• Elementary Particle Physics
• Imaging with Non-Ionizing Radiation
• Phases of Matter
• Spacetime and Gravity
• The Physics of Semiconductors

Research Opportunities

• Students may have the opportunity to undertake a paid summer research internship within the School of Physics and Astronomy
• Students can opt to spend a year on an industrial placement as part of their program of studies

Careers

• Studying advanced physics will enable students to become more adaptable and better at problem-solving
• Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of industries, including engineering, aerospace, IT, and finance, as well as academic research
• The university's Careers and Employability Service can work with students to improve their employability skills and assist with job or course applications

Campus

• The University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities
• The campus is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003

Contact

• For more information, please head to the university's help and support hub, where you can find frequently asked questions or details of how to make an enquiry.