MPhys Physics with Astrophysics
About this course
MPhys in Physics and Physics with Astrophysics, an integrated Master's degree combining core physics with specialist astrophysics study. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The course offers optional placement year or study abroad opportunities, with an individual research project supervised by research-active staff in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in both Maths and Physics. IB: 30 points overall to include a Higher Level in Maths and Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 18%
- London: 13%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus
- Computer Algebra and Technical Computing
- Electricity, Magnetism, Thermal and Quantum Physics
- Geometrical Optics, Waves and Mechanics
- Introduction to Modern Astronomy
- Laboratory 1
- Linear Algebra
- Professional Skills and Group Study
- Differential Equations
- Electrodynamics
- Group Project
- Industrial and Econo-Physics
- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics
- Scientific Computing
- Statistical and Quantum Physics I
- The Solar System and Exoplanets
- Physics Year in Industry
- Study Abroad – SEPS
- Advanced Project and Communication
- Cosmology and General Relativity
- Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy
- Numerical Methods
- Stars and Stellar Evolution
- Fluid Dynamics
- Methods of Mathematical Physics
- Physics Pedagogy
- Astrophysics Masters Project
- Advanced Instrumentation
- Financial Kinetics
- Physics Modelling
- Physics That Matters
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £13,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Lincoln do next?
80% 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 Lincoln?
91% 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 Lincoln?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Lincoln accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at University of Lincoln?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.