About Mphys Astrophysics in Aberystwyth University

Astrophysics (F511) with an Integrated Masters at Aberystwyth University incorporates the broad disciplines of Astronomy, including: Cosmology and Galactic Astronomy, the Solar System, Gas Giants and Terrestrial Worlds, Red Giants, White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, Quasars and more.

This allows you to cover a broad area of learning and then specialise later in your career. With foundations in the key areas of Physics and Astronomy, taught in a supportive environment, you will also develop the transferable skills required by employers, in this discipline, for education, business and industry.

Why study Astrophysics at Aberystwyth?

• On completion of this degree you will leave with accreditation by the IOP (Institute of Physics) and a Master's qualification.
• Physics has been taught at Aberystwyth since its foundation and it continues to be an innovative learning experience for all.
• You will be taught by experts in their field.
• Our Researchers are involved in the current European Space Agency ExoMars 2020 Project and engineering low dimensional materials (i.e. graphene).

What can I do with a physics degree?

Our graduates have discovered career paths in:

• medical physics
• radiation protection
• research science

Other graduates from our department have sought careers in:

• systems development
• product development
• technical publishing
• meteorology

Employability is embedded across all of our teaching and ethics. We instill these skills in our students:

• research and data analysis skills
• enhanced mathematical and computational skills
• effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• ability to work independently
• time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
• self-motivation and self-reliance
• team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement

Academic qualification equivalents:

• We generally accept minimum 75% in year XII Std. of the Centeral Board of Secondary Education and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, in addition to the state boards of education in India.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :         6.0-6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL         :         88-93 with minimum component scores: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. 
• PTE             :          55-58 with minimum scores of 51 in each component 

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