Bachelor Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (MPhys)
Bachelor's degree
In Canterbury
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Canterbury
The University of Kent runs a fantastic programme for students who are inspired by the wonders and vastness of the universe. In this course, there are opportunities to investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere in the universe. You get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA, and can work on Hubble Telescope data and images from giant telescopes.
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About this course
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Subjects
- University
- GCSE Physics
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
Course programme
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1Possible modules may include:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computing Skills
- Astrophysics, Space Science and Cosmology
- Introduction to Ballistics
- Skills for Physicists
Possible modules may include:
- Quantum Physics
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Electromagnetism and Optics
- The Multiwavelength Universe Exoplanets
- Spacecraft Design and Operations
- Multimedia for astronomy, astrophysics and planetary science
- Physics Laboratory A
- Mathematical Techniques for Physical Sciences
Possible modules may include:
- Year Abroad
Possible modules may include:
- Physics Research Project
- Space Astronomy and Solar System Science
- Rocketry and Human Spaceflight
- Cosmology and Interstellar Medium
- Particle and Quantum Physics
Bachelor Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year Abroad (MPhys)