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Through Keele's innovative combined honours programmes you have the opportunity to study Chemistry alongside Astrophysics. In Astrophysics, you will learn to formulate and tackle problems – from below the level of the atomic nucleus to astronomical scales. In Chemistry you’ll exlpore a solid foundation of theory and practical skills, building to cover advanced concepts and contemporary issues in chemistry in later years.
Astrophysics is active wherever the laws of physics are being tested to the limit – and beyond. Keele will help you to use astronomical observations, mathematical models and computer simulation to develop theories explaining some of the most complex phenomena. You’ll develop your mathematics and computing skills, and apply them to solving a range of problems in the laboratory and beyond (you’ll have access to Keele’s own on-site observatory). We are committed to supporting you throughout your studies, providing you flexible access to our staff to seek advice or feedback.
You will learn to use chemistry in problem solving and to present your theories and findings confidently and imaginatively. You may also have the opportunity to tailor your studies to reflect your interests, and learn how to pursue your own research, as well as gain experience with scientific instruments and techniques. Chemistry teaching is likely to take place in the Central Science Laboratories and you may gain experience using industry standard equipment and instrumentation.
This combined course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.
If you chose to specialise in Chemistry in the final year of your course and graduate with a Chemistry with Astrophysics BSc, your degree will be accredited by The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Course Details - Modules
For a list of indicative and likely optional modules please visit the course website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
FF15
Institution code:
K12
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
To include A level Physics or Maths at grade B. If A level Maths is presented without A level Physics please contact Admissions. Plus A Level Chemistry at grade B and a pass in the Science Practical (England).
122 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction. To include sufficient units in Physics and/or Maths and Chemisty. Please contact us for advice.
To include Higher level Physics at 6 or Higher level Maths at 6 plus Higher level Physics at 4 or above. Plus Higher level Chemistry at 6.
You must have taken sufficient Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry units. Please contact us for advice.
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