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Astrophysics (MSc)
The MSc in Astrophysics allows students to gain experience in the core areas of astrophysics to develop the necessary research skills to carry out astrophysical research.
Admission requirements
- Agood 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in physics, mathematics or a related topic. If you studied your first degree outside the UK,see theinternational entry requirements.
The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.
English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Compulsory Modules
- Research Skills in Astrophysics
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Teaching methods include lectures and tutorials, covering areas of both theoretical and observational astrophysics.
Tuition
- Home: £11,120
- Overseas: £27,230
Continuing studies
Many graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews or elsewhere.
Career paths
This degree course is intended to provide an entry route to astrophysics research, and potentially PhD programmes, at St Andrews or other universities in the UK or abroad.
The course also prepares students for careers in data science, finance, and education, amongst others.
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University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is Scotland’s first University. As a 600 year-old institution, we are known across the globe for our world leading quality and depth of research. For six centuries some of the world’s brightest and most promising...
Why study at University of St Andrews
Studying in St Andrews is a unique and rewarding experience that will take your skills and knowledge to the next level.
Students at St Andrews have access to some of the world’s best professors and lecturers and a degree from the University of St Andrews is sought after by employers around the world.
In addition to award-winning teaching and research, the University of St Andrews has an array of facilities which result in high levels of student satisfaction and a world class reputation.
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