• M.Phil in Astronomy at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 12-months.
  • This is an on-campus program and a thesis-based program.
  • The program starts at the beginning of October months
  • The degree is not suitable for physicists and mathematicians wishing to prepare for a research PhD in Astrophysics and the number of students admitted is small.
  • This program gives students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Star Formation in Galaxies
    • Observational Cosmology
    • Theoretical Cosmology
    • Stellar Astrophysics
    • Star Formation and Accretion Processes
    • Stellar Populations and Galaxy Dynamics
    • X-ray Astrophysics
    • Sky Surveys
  • The examination shall include a viva (oral examination) with two examiners on the thesis and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls. 
  • Students are offered a series of studio sessions and hands-on workshops, offering support in research skills and techniques.