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. 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.
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 ugadmin@ast.cam.ac.uk
More information on expected course prerequisites for Part II and Part III Astrophysics, can be found here. Please note the 2020 only update.
Any requests for further information should be directed to Professor Chris Tout cat@ast.cam.ac.uk or to the undergraduate secretary ugadmin@ast.cam.ac.uk.
Contact | Phone | Office | ||
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Course Coordinator | Vasily Belokurov | 37515 | Hoyle Rm 20 | vasily@ast.cam.ac.uk |
Course Secretary |
Fatima Rasool | 37552 | Hoyle Rm 6 | ugadmin@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 Outreach |
Carolin Crawford Matt Bothwell |
37510 39279 |
Hoyle Rm 60 Obs Rm 10 |
If you are unsure how to proceed with the course selection, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
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OPEN.DAY_Poster_20_21.pdf | 2.03 MB |
PartIII Handbook 2020-21.pdf | 667.09 KB |
PartIII.MASt_.Course.Guide_.2020_21.pdf | 719.78 KB |