University of Central Lancashire

Astrophysics, MPhys (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our Astrophysics MPhys will provide you with the skills, methods & knowledge to progress your career in scientific research, all in state of the art facilities.

Key highlights

  • Builds skills, methods and knowledge for a career in scientific research
  • Taught in state-of-the-art facilities

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 128 — 128 points at A2 including a minimum of AB in Physics and Math - one must be grade A BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM and accepted only alongside a minimum of AB in A2 level Physics and Math - one must be grade A International…
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma; and accepted only alongside a minimum of AB in A2 leve
  • A-level: AB — level Physics and Math - one must be grade A
  • Access to HE Diploma — 128 points including 15 level 3 credits at D in Maths and 15 level 3 credits at D in Physics
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English

Careers this course leads to

  • Astrophysicist
  • Research scientist
  • Observatory scientist
  • Data scientist
  • Space industry scientist
  • Physics teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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