This specialisation focuses on Celestial Physics and Cosmology. Typically suitable for students aspiring to be physics teachers, it has also an important component of data analysis.

To be awarded a specialisation in Astrophysics, a student must pass the following courses as part of the major requirements for B.Sc. (Hons.) with a primary major in Physics.

Any 20 units of the following courses:

• PC3261 Classical Mechanics II
• PC3232 Nuclear and Particle Physics
• PC3246 Astrophysics I
• PC3288A Advanced UROPS in Astrophysics
• PC4248 General Relativity
• PC4249 Astrophysics II
• PC4288A Honours Project in Astrophysics (8 units)

Note: only up to 8 units can be double counted with major requirements

For more information and queries on this specialisation, please contact: Dr Cindy Ng (email: phynsc@nus.edu.sg)