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Direct entry to second year Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) 2021 entry

It is possible for students applying for the Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) Integrated Masters degree to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning it is possible to complete the degree in only four years instead of five.

This option is offered to students with excellent Advanced Higher, A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications. See typical entry requirements for direct entry below.

Students who enter directly to second year will take modules required by the Astrophysics MPhys programme from second year on, plus an additional direct entry module: 'Astrophysics AS1101 (Direct Entry)'.

Direct entry students will have the opportunity to study abroad during their second or third year of study.

To find out more information, or to discuss the possibility of direct entry to second year, please contact the School of Physics and Astronomy.

The James Gregory Telescope at St Andrews looking up at stars

Astrophysics MPhys (Hons)

Contact

School of Physics and Astronomy
University of St Andrews
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9SS

Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3111
Email: physugadmiss@st-andrews.ac.uk 

School of Physics and Astronomy

Key information

UCAS code

F510

Course type

Master in Physics (Integrated Masters degree)

Course duration

Four years full time

  • Start date: 6 September 2021
  • End date: 30 June 2025

Entry requirements

These grades are the overall standards required to consider you for entry.

    • Advanced Highers: AA, including Physics and Mathematics
    • Highers: AAAA

    • AAA, including Physics and Mathematics

    • 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Physics and Mathematics

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes, please see our entry requirements for more information.

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English language qualification.

How to apply

Do I need to have studied this subject before?

Students must have studied Physics and Mathematics at SQA Highers and Advanced Highers, GCE A-Levels, or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates offering strong science qualifications over and above the stated requirements.

General entry requirements

All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.

  • SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing science
    • Geography
    • Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade)
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology.

  • GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing Science
    • Geography
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology.

Other qualifications

More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University’s entry requirements web page.