2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MPhys, BSc Physics with Astrophysics
| Programme code: | MPBS-PHYS/AP | UCAS code: | F3FM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Melvin Hoare | Contact address: | M.Hoare@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Physics and Astronomy
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Physics
Professional Body Offering Accreditation:
Institute of Physics
Programme specification:
The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/2024 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme:
MPhys, BSc Physics with Astrophysics (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
From studying planets around other stars to the most distant galaxies, astrophysics explores the wonders of the universe and our place in it. This field is constantly evolving, with new inventions and discoveries happening every day, which is why it’s still such a highly sought-after and relevant discipline.
Studying physics with astrophysics at Leeds will give you the chance to delve deep into the fundamental laws that govern the universe and learn leading techniques in observation and simulation by active researchers who’re using them to uncover new mysteries in the cosmos. During your final year, you’ll also have the chance to collaborate with our astrophysicists on current research projects.
Throughout your degree, you’ll have access to specialised facilities right here on campus, including the School’s observatory on the roof of the Sir William Henry Bragg Building. Here, you’ll have chance to get hands-on training in using optical telescopes and modern detectors, preparing you for working in industry.
Our close industry links and innovative research activity ensure this course reflects the latest advancements and applications in physics and astrophysics. You'll graduate with the specialist knowledge, skills and experience necessary to launch a successful career in this highly valued profession, with a wide range of career options available to you.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| PHAS1000 | First Year Physics Assessment | 100 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS1010 | Mechanics, Relativity and Astrophysics | credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS1020 | Thermodynamics | credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS1030 | Electronics, Solid State and Introduction to Quantum Physics | credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS1040 | Vibrations, Waves and Optics | credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS1050 | Coding and Experimental Physics | credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates can study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| PHAS1500 | Introduction to Nanotechnology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHAS1510 | Planets and the Search for Life | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates can study up to 20 credits of Discovery modules, ensuring that they study for 120 credits in total.
Candidates who have chosen 10 credits of optional modules must take a 10 further credits of Discovery modules.
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:
| PHYS2015 | High Energy Astrophysics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS2150 | Stellar Structure and Evolution | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHYS2300 | Physics 3- Fields and Energy | 25 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHYS2311 | Physics 4- Quantum Phenomena | 25 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS2320 | Computing 2- Computational Physics | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHYS2370 | Maths 3- Matrices and Operators | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
- 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:
| PHYS2001 | Experimental Physics | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHYS2002 | Experimental Physics (for Astrophysics) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHYS2380 | Maths 4- Transforms and Partial Differential Equations | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules (60 credits):
Year 1 Physics Assessment - 100 credits
| PHYS3002 | Advanced Techniques in Astrophysics | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHYS3011 | Cosmology | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS3281 | Star and Planet Formation | 15 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 60 credits of optional modules (including Discovery modules).
Candidates will be required to study at least 15 credits of the following modules:
| PHYS3383 | Advanced Quantum Physics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHYS3394 | Quantum Matter | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to at least 15 credits from the following optional modules:
| CAPE3331 | Nuclear Operations | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MEDP3512 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 10 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan | |
| MEDP3531 | Medical X-ray imaging | 10 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan | |
| MEDP3532 | X-ray Computed Tomography | 10 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Jun | |
| PHIL3851 | Introduction to Philosophy of Modern Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3852 | Philosophy of Modern Physics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHYS3116 | Photonics | 15 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| PHYS3190 | Molecular Simulation: Theory and Practice | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS3390 | Quantum Photonics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS3422 | Magnetism in Condensed Matter | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHYS3505 | Professional Skills in Physics | 5 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHYS3511 | Advanced Mechanics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHYS3523 | Bionanophysics | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHYS3543 | Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE3190 | Earth Observations from Space | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE3410 | Atmosphere and Ocean Climate Change Processes | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| PHYS3605 | Physics in Schools | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHYS3610 | Group Innovation Project | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHYS3705 | Physics into Work | 15 credits | Not running in 202425 |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study up to 15 credits of discovery modules.
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| PHAS5000M | Research Project | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS5100M | Winds, Bubbles and Explosions | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 45 credits from the following 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.
| PHAS5050M | Current Research Topics in Physics | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS5110M | Exoplanetary systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHAS5120M | General Relativity | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHAS5200M | Soft Matter Physics: Liquid Crystals | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS5210M | Soft Matter Physics: Polymers, Colloids and Glasses | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHAS5300M | Superconductivity | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS5400M | Quantum Many-Body Physics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHAS5410M | Quantum Information Science and Technology | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS5420M | Quantum Field Theory | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS5500M | Advanced Bionanophysics Research | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHAS5510M | Physics of Biological Systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHAS5600M | Advanced Physics in Schools | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHAS5610M | Group Innovation Project in Sustainability | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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