MPhys Physics with Astrophysics
About this course
MPhys (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics, a physics and physics with astrophysics degree centred on astronomical and physical phenomena. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course culminates in a final year research project allowing students to engage with departmental research. The first year covers foundational concepts through Dynamics and astrophysics, Foundations of physics 1, Mathematics for physics 1, and Physics skills 1. The second year progresses with Foundations of physics 2, Further physics: from neutrinos to black holes, Mathematics for physics 2, Physics skills 2, and Scientific computing and advanced data analysis. The third year builds advanced knowledge via Advanced quantum mechanics, Fluid dynamics in physics and astrophysics, Galaxies and introduction to cosmology, General relativity, MPhys / MSci project preparation, and Stars and stellar evolution. The final year focuses on advanced theoretical topics and independent study, featuring Advanced general relativity, Cosmology, Galaxy evolution, High energy astrophysics, and the MPhys/MSci research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). IB: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MPhys Physics with Astrophysics (N122) at the University of Bath for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 58%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 24%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 21%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Dynamics and astrophysics
- Foundations of physics 1
- Mathematics for physics 1
- Physics skills 1
- Foundations of physics 2
- Further physics: from neutrinos to black holes
- Mathematics for physics 2
- Physics skills 2
- Scientific computing and advanced data analysis
- Advanced quantum mechanics
- Fluid dynamics in physics and astrophysics
- Galaxies and introduction to cosmology
- General relativity
- MPhys / MSci project preparation
- Stars and stellar evolution
- Advanced general relativity
- Cosmology
- Galaxy evolution
- High energy astrophysics
- MPhys/MSci research project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £69,500. The £46,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Bath?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.