MPhys Physics with Astrophysics
About this course
MPhys Honours in Physics with Astrophysics. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. The course includes an integrated Master's year beyond the BSc. A substantial research-level project in astrophysics is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MPhys Physics with Astrophysics (F3FM) at Newcastle University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 97%: 31 offers from 32 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
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 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 74%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 74%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 49%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 43%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 16%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- 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 partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Algebra
- Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations
- Multivariable Calculus
- Dynamics
- Introductory Astrophysics
- Introductory Electromagnetism
- Introductory Quantum Mechanics
- Laboratory Physics 1
- States of Matter, Waves & AC Theory
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Vector Calculus
- Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- Fluid Dynamics I
- Principles of Electromagnetism
- Principles of Materials and Solid-State Physics
- Computational Methods and Professional Skills for Theoretical Physics
- Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics
- Scientific Computation with Python
- Astronomy with Data
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Advanced Materials and Solid-State Physics
- Atoms, Molecules, and Nuclei
- Team Project
- Advanced Astronomy
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Cosmology
- High Energy Astrophysics and Black Holes
- Mathematical Biology
- Classical Fields
- Fluid Dynamics II
- Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
- Individual Project
- Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluids
- General Relativity
- Quantum Fluids
- Extended Project - MPhys Physics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £43,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Astronomy.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Newcastle University do next?
90% 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 Newcastle University?
93% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Newcastle University?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 31 offers from 32 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Astrophysics at Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.