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Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology MPhys Hons

What will you study?

This degree will develop your understanding of the relationship between the physical laws of the universe and the astrophysical and cosmological domains. In addition to a thorough grounding in Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism in your first year, your degree scheme includes lectures on Astronomy, Introductory Astrophysics and Introductory Cosmology in your second year.

Stellar Astrophysics, Big Bang Cosmology, Astrophysics and Cosmology Laboratory are all third year modules and on the final year of the four-year MPhys degree scheme, you will complete your extended research project and study subjects such as Current Cosmology and Advanced Relativity and Gravity.

Laboratory work for this scheme includes topics in core Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology. For your project work, you can use our on-site astronomical observatory which contains a 356mm Schmidt-Cassegrain reflecting telescope and other equipment for optical and radio astronomy.

Where could it take you?

As a Lancaster Physics graduate, you will have a wide range of possible career options. Our graduates often go into careers where Physics is a requirement for example, as meteorologists, geophysicists, astronomers or medical physicists. Others develop careers in teaching, research or industry, where they carry on using their Physics knowledge.

Others make the most of the transferable skills they have acquired and take up employment in the financial service industries, the military, the police and management.

A substantial number of our graduates stay on to undertake research degrees at Lancaster and elsewhere. For example, recent graduates are now studying Physics, Theoretical Cosmology, Gravitational Physics, Particle Physics, Experimental and Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Ultralow Temperature Physics, Biomedical Physics, Accelerator Physics and Mathematical Physics to PhD level.

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Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development. Visit our Employability section for full details.

Typical entry requirements

For courses starting in 2013:

A-level: A*AA. All degrees require Physics and Maths at A-level.

General Studies: Accepted as one of 4 A-levels

Preference: A-levels

Key skills: Not included in offer

Scottish Highers: AAAAB or equivalent, with Advanced Highers in Physics and Maths.

Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher Level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information.

International Baccalaureate: 38 pts overall with 17 pts from three HL courses including Maths and Physics.

BTEC: D*DD including all available Maths and Physics modules at distinction level.

New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information

IELTS: 6.0

Financial Support

Lancaster University has committed £2.7m in scholarships and bursaries to help with your fees and living costs. Our financial support depends on your circumstances and how well you do in your A-levels (or equivalent academic qualifications) before starting study with us.

Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. For students starting their study with us in 2013, over 600 each year will be entitled to bursaries and/or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses. For UK students entering in 2013 we will have the following financial support available: An Academic Scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to any student from the UK entering with A*, A*, A or equivalent academic qualifications

An Access Scholarship of £1,000 per year for all UK students from households with an income of less than £42,600 who achieve grades of A*, A, A or the equivalent academic qualifications

A Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 per annum for all students from England with a household income of more than £25,000 but less than £42,600

As part of the National Scholarship Programme, a £1,000 Bursary, a £1,000 Fee Waiver and a £1,000 Accommodation Discount in the first year of study, for students from England with a household income of less than £25,000. Plus a Lancaster Bursary of £1,000 in subsequent years.

*All of the financial awards above are subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access July 2012.

For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page

View details of our current Undergraduate fees.

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