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BSc (Honours) Physical Science » Focus on astronomy

This route shows this qualification with an astronomy focus. 

Please bear in mind that other routes are available – see the full course list for all options.

Level
1
Exploring science
  • S104
  • 60 points
Practising science
  • SXR103
  • 10 points
Using mathematics
  • MST121
  • 30 points

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Level
2
Astronomy
  • S282
  • 30 points
Planetary science and the search for life
  • S283
  • 30 points

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You can now claim the Certificate

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Level
2
Observing the Universe
  • SXR208
  • 15 points
Mathematical methods and models
  • MST209
  • 60 points

Next step...

You can now claim the Diploma

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Level
3
Astrophysics
  • S382
  • 30 points
The relativistic Universe
  • S383
  • 30 points
Electromagnetism
  • SMT359
  • 30 points
Electromagnetism: experiments, applications and simulations
  • SMXR359
  • 10 points
Science project course: radiation and matter
  • SXP390
  • 30 points

Next step...

You can now claim the Degree

If this route doesn't appeal to you, see the full course list for this qualification.

Suggested routes to the degree

You might want to study your qualification with a particular focus. The two diagrams below show routes that focus on astronomy and physics.

Please bear in mind that other routes are available – see the full course list for all options.


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