MPhys, BSc Physics with Astrophysics (International)

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

Subject Specific Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of:
- Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Biophysics
- Condensed Matter
- Electromagnetism
- High Energy Astrophysics
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Think creatively to solve a problem and deploy complex problem solving techniques.
- Deepen your understanding of the laws of nature, from the subatomic to the cosmic.
- Ability to model problems and make estimations.
- Use coding and mathematical tools to solve physics problems.
- Undertake critical evaluation of information and rigorous analysis of data.
- Develop your professionalism, including communicating effectively in verbal, written and multimedia formats, and planning and completing work to deadlines.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Be enterprising and be able to identify and realise opportunities.
- Ability to evaluate your own strengths and identify areas for development.
- Undertake experimental work to make accurate measurements of physical phenomena
- Understand and use appropriate techniques to design experiments.
- Ability to apply appropriate methods for error analysis and statistical significance.

Transferable (key) skills

Skills Learning Outcomes

1. Communication
2. Problem Solving

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods including formal exams, assignments, presentations and/or continuous assessment.

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