Bachelor Physics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad MPhys

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 1

Possible modules may include:

• Mathematics

• Mechanics

• Computing Skills

• Astrophysics, Space Science and Cosmology

• Introduction to Ballistics

• Skills for Physicists

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• Physics Laboratory

• Quantum Physics

• Atomic and Nuclear Physics

• Electromagnetism and Optics

• The Multiwavelength Universe Exoplanets

• Medical Physics

• Mathematical Techniques for Physical Sciences

You spend a year in the USA, Canada or Hong Kong between Stages 2 and 4, studying equivalent courses to those you take at Kent. Our partner universities include Indiana University in Bloomington, several campuses of the University of California, Trent and Calgary Universities in Canada and the City University Hong Kong. If you take this course, you pay a reduced fee to Kent during your year abroad. You do not need to pay fees at the host university.

Possible modules may include:

Year Abroad

Stage 4

Possible modules may include:

• Physics Research Project

• Space Astronomy and Solar System Science

• Cosmology and Interstellar Medium

• Particle and Quantum Physics

• Magnetism and Superconductivity

• Rocketry and Human Spaceflight