The Second Major in Astrophysics deepens students’ understanding of the universe through advanced coursework that extends well beyond foundational modules. Students are prepared to engage with frontier topics such as space weather and heliophysics, black hole and neutron-star physics, high-energy astrophysical phenomena, and modern cosmology. By integrating concepts across classical and modern physics, spanning electromagnetism, gravitation, plasma physics, and data-driven modelling, the programme cultivates strong analytical and computational skills, equipping graduates for further studies and careers in astrophysics, space science, space technology, and related high-impact scientific fields.
- Must read either Final Year Project (PH4422) or Professional Internship (PH4420) or both.
- A minimum CGPA of 4.50 and a grade of A- or better in the Final Year Project are required to be eligible for Honours (Highest Distinction). A minimum CGPA of 4.00 and a 'Pass' grade in the Final Year Project are required to be eligible for Honours (Distinction).
- All common core and graduate level courses cannot be mapped to exchange courses. PH4XXX courses can only be mapped to exchange courses as BDE, unless the exchange course is a graduate-level course. Please refer to this page for more information.
| Course Type | Academic Units (AU) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option with PA & FYP | Option with PI without FYP | Option with PI & FYP | ||
| Core Courses Physics (Applied Physics) | 61 (60) | 61 (60) | 61 (60) | |
Prescribed Electives for Physics or Applied Physics | 13 | 8 | 13 | |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Common Core | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Professional Series | 11 | 16 | 16 | |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Care, Serve, Learn | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE) Second Major Courses |
19 12 |
19 12 |
19 12 | |
| Total Physics (Applied Physics) | 133 (132) | 133 (132) | 138 (137) | |
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