Natural Sciences Tripos - Programme Specification: Part III Astrophysics

Aims and objectives

The Part III course is designed to develop students' analytical, critical and numerical skills to the point that they are equipped to undertake independent research in astrophysics. These aims are advanced through taught courses, which develop students' mathematical skills through detailed analysis of topics at the forefront of contemporary research and through the hands on experience of a substantial research project (please see short Project introduction videos here). The project work encourages students to develop a critical attitude and an innovative approach to problem solving. The more independent working style is developed under the guidance of a supervisor from the Institute of Astronomy.

How to Apply

Those taking Part II Mathematics or Part II Physics who are interested in taking Part III Astrophysics in their 4th year should contact the Institute of Astronomy as early as possible (preferably no later than the end of the previous Easter term) to ascertain the likelihood of places being available. This is subject to obtaining a II.1 in Part II. In either case, please email undergraduate.admin@ast.cam.ac.uk.

More information on expected course prerequisites for Part II and Part III Astrophysics, can be found here.

Any requests for further information should be directed to Professor Chris Tout cat@ast.cam.ac.uk or to the undergraduate secretary undergraduate.admin@ast.cam.ac.uk.

 

Key Contacts

	Contact	Phone	Office	E-mail
Course Coordinator	Vasily Belokurov	37515	Hoyle Rm 20	vasily@ast.cam.ac.uk
Course Administrator	Mahsa Zohhadi	37552	Hoyle Rm 6	undergraduate.admin@ast.cam.ac.uk
Teaching Committee Chair	Christopher Tout	37502	Hoyle Rm 61	cat@ast.cam.ac.uk
Director	Richard McMahon	37519	Hoyle Rm 49	rgm@ast.cam.ac.uk
Director's PA	Susan Hatley	37521	Hoyle Rm 48	hodpa@ast.cam.ac.uk
IoA Librarian	Mark Hurn	37537	Obs Library Office	hurnm@ast.cam.ac.uk
Public Astronomer	Matt Bothwell	39279	Hoyle H59	bothwell@ast.cam.ac.uk

If you are unsure how to proceed with the course selection, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

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Student_maps-2022.pdf	1.09 MB
2022-23 MATHS Part III Courses.pdf	311.22 KB
2022-23 Pt III_MASt Recommended Course List.pdf	288.56 KB
2022-23 Part III_MASt Project Booklet.pdf	21.21 MB
2022 -23 PtIII MASt Course Guide.pdf	736.5 KB