MPhys Astrophysics
About this course
MPhys (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include Data Analysis and Statistics. The course is taught jointly by academics from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including a minimum of 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including a minimum of 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics. BTEC: Applications considered alongside A levels. Please contact the University for further information.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 94%: 60 offers from 64 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 40%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 51%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- PHYSICS ICEBREAKER PROJECT
- DYNAMICS AND RELATIVITY
- THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
- ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND WAVES
- FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS I
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS II
- NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
- CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM I
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS I
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS III
- STELLAR PHYSICS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM II
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS II
- PHYSICS OF GALAXIES
- SOLID STATE PHYSICS
- PHYSICS INTERNSHIP
- NUCLEAR POWER
- PARTICLE PHYSICS
- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- PHYSICS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY
- NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- PHYSICS OF LIFE
- PHYSICS OF PLANETS
- PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS WITH STATISTICS
- THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM
- THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
- ADVANCED QUANTUM PHYSICS
- FRONTIERS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
- PHYSICS OF THE RADIATIVE UNIVERSE
- FRONTIERS OF TIME DOMAIN ASTROPHYSICS
- ADVANCED NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- NUMERICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS
- NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES: ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, AND SECURITY
- MATERIALS PHYSICS FOR MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
- ADVANCED STELLAR PHYSICS
- FRONTIERS OF MEDICAL PHYSICS
- ACCELERATOR PHYSICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Astrophysics at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £44,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Astronomy.
What do graduates of MPhys Astrophysics at University of Liverpool do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Astrophysics at University of Liverpool?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Astrophysics at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MPhys Astrophysics at University of Liverpool?
94% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 60 offers from 64 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MPhys Astrophysics at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does MPhys Astrophysics at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Astrophysics at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.