Ffiseg gyda Seryddiaeth gyda Lleoliad Gwaith Proffesiynol (MPhys)
Blwyddyn Mynediad
Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.
Astudiwch y BSc Ffiseg â Seryddiaeth a byddwch yn gweithio ochr yn ochr â gwyddonwyr sydd ar flaen y gad o ran ymchwil seryddol.

Trosolwg y cwrs
The MPhys Physics with Astronomy has an emphasis on astronomy and observational techniques and is ideal for those interested in fundamental questions about our Universe.
The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of physics and astronomy as well as gaining a wide range of mathematical and computational skills.
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP), this five-year programme goes into greater depth than the BSc course, allowing you to further develop your sophisticated knowledge of the subject.
Studying alongside internationally respected physicists whose work is providing the basis for revolutionary innovations, you will be part of an exciting and friendly environment and have access to state-of-the-art apparatus, including lasers, X-ray sources and electronics.
This programme includes a professional placement year in industry, commerce, government or another relevant placement provider approved by the University which will give you the opportunity to gain relevant work experience in the field.
The course aims to prepare you for a career in industrial or academic research and development, education or other sectors which require a practical, numerate and analytical approach to problem solving.
Nodweddion nodedig
The distinctive features of the course include:
- The opportunity to learn in a department which has a strong commitment to research and is home to one of the UK’s largest Astronomy research groups
- The involvement of research-active staff in course design and delivery
- A large research project in your final year
- Frequent opportunities to conduct practical work in the School’s laboratory facilities
- An emphasis on independent learning
- The opportunity to follow a professional placement year in industry
The course contains all the core content required for the degree to be accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).
Achrediadau
Gofynion mynediad
AAA-AAB to include B in Mathematics and Physics with (where applicable) a pass in the practical element of the science A level. For applicants taking A Level Maths only (NO PHYSICS), you will require A*AB-A*BB with A* in A Level Maths. Please note that General Studies are not accepted for entry.
Cymhwyster Prosiect Estynedig: Fel arfer, bydd ymgeiswyr sydd wedi ennill gradd A yn y Cymhwyster Prosiect Estynedig (EPQ) yn cael cynnig un radd yn is na’r cynnig safonol ar gyfer Safon Uwch. Noder bod yn rhaid bodloni unrhyw ofynion sy’n benodol i’r pwnc o hyd
Derbynnir Tystysgrif Her Sgiliau Bagloriaeth Cymru Uwch yn lle un pwnc Safon Uwch (ar y graddau a restrir uchod) ac eithrio unrhyw bynciau penodol.
DD in Science/Engineering related BTEC plus grade A* in Maths A-Level (some BTEC subjects may also require Physics A-level). Alternatively, D in any BTEC plus grades AB in A-level Maths and Physics.
36-34 points or 665 in 3 Higher Level subjects, to include 6 in Maths and Physics. Applicants taking Higher Level Maths will be considered (without Higher Level Physics) with grade 7 in Higher Level Maths.evel
Gallai cymwysterau amgen gael eu derbyn. Cewch ragor o wybodaeth am ofynion mynediad ar dudalen meini prawf derbyn Ysgol Ffiseg a Seryddiaeth.
GCSE
Gradd C neu radd 4 mewn TGAU Iaith Saesneg.
IELTS (academic)
O leiaf 6.5 yn gyffredinol gydag o leiaf 5.5 ym mhob is-sgil.
TOEFL iBT
O leiaf 90 ar y cyfan gyda sgôr o 17 o leiaf ar gyfer ysgrifennu, 17 ar gyfer gwrando, 18 ar gyfer darllen a 20 ar gyfer siarad.
PTE Academic
O leiaf 62 ar y cyfan gydag o leiaf 51 yn yr holl sgiliau cyfathrebu.
Trinity ISE II/III
II: dau Ragoriaeth a dau Deilyngdod o leiaf.
III: o leiaf Llwyddo ym mhob cydran.
Cymwysterau eraill a dderbynnir
Os ydych yn ymgeisydd tramor ac nid Saesneg yw eich iaith gyntaf, ewch i'n tudalen am ofynion Iaith Saesneg i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am ba gymwysterau y byddwn yn eu derbyn.
GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 or an accepted English Language equivalent
Ffioedd dysgu
Myfyrwyr y DU ac UE (2020/21)
Ffioedd Dysgu | Blaendal |
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£9,000 | Dim |
Ewch i'n tudalennau ffioedd dysgu i gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf.
Gallai cymorth ariannol fod ar gael ar gyfer unigolion sy'n bodloni rhai meini prawf. Cewch ragor o wybodaeth yn ein hadran arian. Dim ond hyn a hyn o gymorth ariannol y gall y ffynonellau hyn eu cynnig, felly ni allwn warantu y bydd pawb sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf yn cael arian.
Myfyrwyr tu allan i'r UE (2020/21)
Ffioedd Dysgu | Blaendal |
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£21,950 | Dim |
Ewch i'n tudalennau ffioedd dysgu i gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf.
Gallai cymorth ariannol fod ar gael ar gyfer unigolion sy'n bodloni rhai meini prawf. Cewch ragor o wybodaeth yn ein hadran arian. Dim ond hyn a hyn o gymorth ariannol y gall y ffynonellau hyn eu cynnig, felly ni allwn warantu y bydd pawb sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf yn cael arian.
Costau blynyddoedd rhyngosod
Yn ystod blwyddyn ryngosod, (e.e. blwyddyn mewn diwydiant, blwyddyn ar leoliad neu flwyddyn dramor), bydd y ffi yn is. Cewch fanylion llawn ar ein tudalennau ffioedd.
Costau ychwanegol
Cyfarpar ar gyfer cwrs penodol
The University will provide all necessary equipment. It will also provide the core first-year physics and maths textbooks. You may choose to buy other textbooks following advice from staff. You may also wish to consider purchasing a personal computer, laptop or tablet device, although specific computing facilities are available on site.
Llety
Mae gennym amrywiaeth o breswylfeydd sydd yn gweddu i anghenion a phoced yr unigolyn. Cewch wybod rhagor ar ein tudalennau llety.
Strwythur y cwrs
This is a five-year full-time degree, the third year of which is spent on a professional placement. The course includes a carefully chosen balance of core modules, along with some optional modules. Modules are typically worth 10 or 20 credits and you need to earn 120 credits a year.
Mae'r modiwlau a ddangosir yn esiampl o'r cwricwlwm arferol. Byddant yn cael eu hadolygu cyn blwyddyn academaidd 2020/21. Bydd y modiwlau terfynol yn cael eu cyhoeddi erbyn mis Medi 2020
Blwyddyn un
The range of modules in year one is designed to stimulate your interest in physics while giving you a sound foundation upon which to build in later years. At the end of the first year, you may continue with your original degree programme of choice or choose another of Cardiff’s single honours physics and astronomy degrees.
You will study core modules worth 110 credits and in the Autumn Semester you may take the Mathematical Practice for Physical Sciences module or, if you have an A grade or higher in Mathematics A-level, an alternative 10-credit module.
Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1 | PX1120 | 20 credydau |
Mechanics and Matter | PX1121 | 20 credydau |
Experimental Physics 1 | PX1123 | 10 credydau |
Planet Earth | PX1127 | 10 credydau |
Electricity, Magnetism and Waves | PX1221 | 20 credydau |
Experimental Physics 2 | PX1223 | 10 credydau |
Computational Skills for Problem Solving | PX1224 | 10 credydau |
Introduction to Astrophysics | PX1228 | 10 credydau |
Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2 | PX1230 | 10 credydau |
Blwyddyn dau
The second year of the course continues to build on the core physics and astrophysics material. You will also take a 20-credit module called Observational Techniques in Astronomy. This introduces the theory and practice of making and interpreting astronomical observations and provides the necessary skills to undertake your astronomy or astrophysics research project in years three and four.
Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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The Physics of Fields and Flows | PX2131 | 20 credydau |
Introductory Quantum Mechanics | PX2132 | 10 credydau |
Structured Programming | PX2134 | 10 credydau |
Observational Techniques in Astronomy | PX2139 | 10 credydau |
Thermal and Statistical Physics | PX2231 | 20 credydau |
Optics | PX2232 | 10 credydau |
Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics | PX2236 | 10 credydau |
Observing the Universe | PX2239 | 10 credydau |
Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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Electronic Instrumentation | PX2135 | 10 credydau |
Electricity in the Human Body | PX2137 | 10 credydau |
The Stars and their Planets | PX2140 | 10 credydau |
Pathways to Success in the Physics Workplace | PX2141 | 10 credydau |
Synoptic Physics | PX2234 | 10 credydau |
Synoptic Astrophysics | PX2235 | 10 credydau |
Blwyddyn tri: Blwyddyn Ryngosod
Year three is spent on a professional placement in industry, commerce, government or another relevant placement provider approved by the University. It is designed to help you further develop your problem-solving skills and encourage the use of initiative, to gain a professional work methodology and practical experience.
As well as enhancing your transferable skills such as report writing and oral presentations, you may experience team working, increase your self-confidence and better understand the importance of Health and Safety.
The placement (usually nine months in length) also allows you to appreciate the structure of the workplace environment and reflect on your own strengths and weaknesses.
Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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Placement | PX9001 | 120 credydau |
Blwyddyn pedwar
Year four of your degree allows you to specialise and study selected topics in depth. You will also undertake an independent 20-credit physics-related research project.
Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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Atomic and Nuclear Physics | PX3141 | 20 credydau |
Particle Physics and Special Relativity | PX3241 | 20 credydau |
Physics Project | PX3315 | 20 credydau |
Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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Condensed Matter Physics | PX3142 | 10 credydau |
Computational Physics | PX3143 | 10 credydau |
Electromagnetic Radiation Detection | PX3144 | 10 credydau |
Formation and Evolution of Stars | PX3145 | 10 credydau |
Cosmology | PX3146 | 10 credydau |
Digital Medical Imaging | PX3147 | 10 credydau |
Environmental Physics | PX3153 | 10 credydau |
Semiconductor Devices and Applications | PX3242 | 10 credydau |
Laser Physics and Non-Linear Optics | PX3243 | 10 credydau |
High-Energy Astrophysics | PX3245 | 10 credydau |
Medical Ultrasound | PX3246 | 10 credydau |
Radiation for Medical Therapy | PX3247 | 10 credydau |
Theoretical Physics | PX3248 | 10 credydau |
Statistical Mechanics | PX3249 | 10 credydau |
Galaxies and Galaxy Evolution | PX3251 | 10 credydau |
Commercialising Innovation | PX3253 | 10 credydau |
Blwyddyn pump
The final-year project is a significant assessed part of our MPhys courses and we attach particular importance to it. It accounts for half of the year five content and provides training in analysis, synthesis and problem solving – the key skills needed by a professional astrophysicist. The project will be linked to the research work of the School and give you the opportunity to work alongside professional researchers and academic staff.
Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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Project | PX4310 | 60 credydau |
Teitl modiwl | Côd modiwl | Credydau |
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Large Molecules and Life | PX4119 | 10 credydau |
Introduction to General Relativity | PX4124 | 10 credydau |
Instrumentation for Astronomy | PX4125 | 10 credydau |
Data Analysis | PX4128 | 10 credydau |
Semiconductor Fabrication | PX4131 | 10 credydau |
Quantum Theory of Solids | PX4132 | 20 credydau |
Modern Quantum Optics | PX4133 | 10 credydau |
Low Dimensional Semiconductor Devices | PX4221 | 10 credydau |
Physics of the Early Universe | PX4223 | 10 credydau |
Advanced General Relativity and Gravitational Waves | PX4224 | 10 credydau |
Physics and Reality | PX4230 | 10 credydau |
Energy and Gas in Interstellar Space | PX4231 | 10 credydau |
Concepts and Theory of Compound Semiconductor Photonics | PX4232 | 10 credydau |
Magnetism, superconductivity and their applications | PX4235 | 10 credydau |
Dysgu ac asesu
Sut caf fy addysgu?
Teaching is carried out using a range of techniques. There are the traditional lectures, tutorials and laboratory work and computer-based, project-based and skills-based courses. Physics is a hierarchical discipline so the structure of the course is systematic, building on fundamental understanding.
Exercises are an integral part of all lecture-based modules, and these give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge, increase your critical awareness and enhance your problem-solving skills.
You will undertake weekly laboratory classes in the first two years, to prepare you for an experimental study as part of your year-three project and for your major final-year project.
Mathematics is taught alongside the major Physics and Astrophysics concepts in all years, with specific modules in the first year. It is fundamental to understanding the subject and is incorporated into many physics modules.
IT skills are taught in the first year as well as elementary programming using Python. You may take further computing and numerical-methods modules in later years.
Regular small-group tutorials are held in years one (weekly) and two (fortnightly). These meetings will allow you to meet with other students in small groups (typically four or five students to one tutor) and receive feedback on your continuous assessment. In the first year this is given on a weekly basis.
Throughout the delivery of the programme, wherever possible, recent research results are used to illustrate and illuminate the subject.
Your professional placement provider is expected to provide you with experience of a working environment, where some academic skills can be utilised and developed and which you can describe in a technical report.
Blwyddyn 1
Gweithgareddau dysgu ac addysgu wedi'u trefnu
33%
Astudio annibynnol dan arweiniad
67%
Lleoliadau ments
0%
Blwyddyn 2
Gweithgareddau dysgu ac addysgu wedi'u trefnu
31%
Astudio annibynnol dan arweiniad
69%
Lleoliadau ments
0%
Blwyddyn 3
Gweithgareddau dysgu ac addysgu wedi'u trefnu
null%
Astudio annibynnol dan arweiniad
null%
Lleoliadau ments
null%
Blwyddyn 4
Gweithgareddau dysgu ac addysgu wedi'u trefnu
null%
Astudio annibynnol dan arweiniad
null%
Lleoliadau ments
null%
Blwyddyn 5
Gweithgareddau dysgu ac addysgu wedi'u trefnu
null%
Astudio annibynnol dan arweiniad
null%
Lleoliadau ments
null%
Sut y caf fy nghefnogi?
Your main interaction with academic staff will be through lectures, laboratory practical sessions, workshops or small-group teaching sessions (tutorials).
You will also be allocated a personal tutor, a member of the academic staff who will provide pastoral support and academic advice during your course.
All lecturing staff can be contacted by email and have either an ‘open door’ policy for students with specific queries about course material, or a system to book meeting times. The School Office can answer most administrative queries immediately.
Your professional placement will be supervised by a placement mentor and overseen by a specially appointed academic staff member.
You will have access through the Learning Central website to relevant multimedia material, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises and discussion circles. Opportunities for you to reflect on your abilities and performance are available through the Learning Central ‘Personal Development Planning’ module.
The University offers a range of services including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, and excellent libraries and resource centres.
Feedback
Feedback on progress is typically provided through a combination of discussion in class, written comments on submitted work and review of outline solutions to problems. You are encouraged to discuss any queries related to specific modules with individual lecturers.
Sut caf fy asesu?
There are a wide variety of assessment methods. Some modules combine continuous assessment and end-of-semester exam and others are solely based on continuous assessment.
At first the nature and methods of experiments are clearly defined for you, and by year three you will be capable of tackling more open-ended investigations.
In your final-year project you will submit a fixed-format summary of your work plus a self-assessment at the end of the Autumn Semester. You will submit your final dissertation at the end of the Spring Semester. Part of your assessment will involve an interview with your supervisor and assessor (viva) and you will be asked to give a short research seminar about your project. All of these elements are assessed.
You will complete a reflective assessment of your placement, initial and final reports and give an oral presentation of the technical outcomes of your placement year.
Dulliau asesu (2017/18 data)
Blwyddyn 1
Arholiadau ysgrifenedig
43%
Arholiadau ymarferol
0%
Gwaith cwrs
57%
Blwyddyn 2
Arholiadau ysgrifenedig
53%
Arholiadau ymarferol
0%
Gwaith cwrs
47%
Blwyddyn 3
Arholiadau ysgrifenedig
null%
Arholiadau ymarferol
null%
Gwaith cwrs
null%
Blwyddyn 4
Arholiadau ysgrifenedig
null%
Arholiadau ymarferol
null%
Gwaith cwrs
null%
Blwyddyn 5
Arholiadau ysgrifenedig
null%
Arholiadau ymarferol
null%
Gwaith cwrs
null%
Pa sgiliau bydda i’n eu hymarfer a’u datblygu?
Studying this course will enable you to acquire and develop a range of valuable skills, both discipline specific and based around general employability. You will:
- Develop your experimental, analytical and investigative skills in laboratory classes
- Learn how to design experimental equipment, electronic circuitry or computer data acquisition or data reduction algorithms
- Use precise calculations or order-of-magnitude calculations in appropriate situations
- Use computer packages and/or write software
- Conduct independent research using source materials such as textbooks, scientific journals and electronic databases
- Develop your communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Enhance your team-working skills and ability to critically appraise your own work and the work of others
- Develop your ability to undertake independent learning and effectively manage your time
Gwybodaeth arall
Students are required to maintain a minimum average of 55% in years one and two in order to continue their studies on the MPhys programme.
Gyrfaoedd a lleoliadau gwaith
Rhagolygon gyrfa
In 2015/16, 92% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.
Employers included UK and international universities plus a range of organisations such as Rolls Royce, European Space Agency, National Instruments and Barclays.
The contacts you make and the work experience you gain during your placement year will enhance your CV and may even lead directly to employment or provide enhanced references for other job applications.
Swyddi
- Lecturer
- Research Scientist
- Research Development Leader
- Medical Physicist
Lleoliadau
Year three is spent on a professional placement in industry, commerce, government or some other institution approved by the University.
Diwrnod agored nesaf i israddedigion