2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MPhys, BSc Physics with Astrophysics (International and Industrial)

Total credits: 605

Entry requirements:

- Integrated Masters (MPhys, BSc) courses: A*AA including Physics and Maths
- BSc courses: AAA- AAB including Physics and Maths.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Physics and Astronomy

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Physics and Astronomy

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics

Programme specification:

The programme will provide a sound education in physics with particular application to astrophysics. The programme focuses on gaining an understanding of the physical principles that control the natural world as a whole with special reference to the origin and evolution of planets, stars and the universe. There is also an emphasis on hands-on experience that is gained in laboratory and computing modules as well as project work.

Every student has the opportunity to use the telescopes conveniently located in the School's Observatory on the roof of the building. An endowment fund specifically for the observatory allows students to use state-of-the-art detectors and spectrographs. Students will also have the chance to go on a field trip to use 30 m radio telescopes at Goonhilly in Cornwall where they will learn first hand about radio astronomy and participate in research programmes.

The Industrial version of the MPhys, BSc programme offers the student the opportunity of spending 10 months in a UK company, research institute or medical centre to gain work experience related to their discipline.

The international element of the programme gives the students an opportunity to study physics in a related but different
culture. The
method of teaching will compliment that taugh in Leeds, using different teaching syles and types of assessment.
- The student will take modules that roughly complement our module list, but also have opportunities to study subjects
that may not be taught at Leeds.
- During the year they will have thus completed the challenges of settling into a new place, adapting their learning
methods to different styles, and acclimatising to a new culture.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

- To progress to Year 2, students must pass all pass for progress modules (PFP) as well as the required number of level 1 credits.
- Students intending to do a BSc Year Abroad in Year 3 may be required to study an appropriate language as a supernumerary module.
- Students intending to do a BSc Year Abroad in Year 3 may be required to study an appropriate language module as a supernumerary module.

Optional modules:

Candidates may study up to 10 credits of optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules:

Suggeested Discovery modules include:

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

For students on, or considering transferring to, the MPhys programme:
- Students must achieve an average mark of more than 59% in their second year modules to continue with or transfer to the MPhys programme of study.
- If a student has an average mark of between 55% and 59% they can apply for consideration.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

- To progress to Year 3, students must pass all pass for progress modules (PFP) as well as the required number of level 2 credits.
- Students intending to do a BSc Year Abroad in Year 3 may be required to study an appropriate language as a supernumerary module.
- Students intending to do a BSc Year Abroad in Year 3 may be required to study an appropriate language as a supernumerary module.

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study 30 credits from the list of optional modules below:

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:

Students will take modules in the host university that match as closely as possible the modules delivered in Year 3 of the Integrated MPhys/BSc Physics programme.

Year5 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 45 credits of optional modules.

Students must have taken 120 credits at level M by the end of the 4th year and must pass 100 credits.

Last updated: 12/01/2017

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