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MPhys Physics (with integrated year in industry)

Aberystwyth University

Institution
Aberystwyth University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Physics (with integrated year in industry)
Duration
5 years
UCAS code
F305
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB-BBB with B in Physics and B in Mathematics IB: 32-30 points overall with 5 points in Physics and 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level

About this course

MPhys in Physics, a five-year undergraduate degree combining theoretical study with hands-on experimental practice. Core topics include Microelectronics, Mathematical Modelling, and Laboratory Techniques. The course features a year in industry placement and requires completion of a 40-credit final-year project. It is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).

Modules

  • Dynamics, Waves and Heat
  • Electricity, Magnetism and Matter
  • Laboratory Techniques for Experimental Physicists and Engineers (30 Credits)
  • Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering
  • Modern Physics
  • Astronomy
  • Communication and Technology
  • Energy and the Environment
  • Further Algebra and Calculus
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Numerical Techniques for Physicists
  • Optics
  • Practical Research Skills
  • Principles of Quantum Mechanics
  • Sensors, Electronics & Instrumentation
  • Thermodynamics
  • Year In Industry
  • Year In Industry
  • Concepts in Condensed Matter Physics
  • Lasers and Photonics
  • Particles, Quanta and Fields
  • Project (40 Credits)
  • Semiconductors, Materials and Nanotechnology
  • Astrophysics I: Physics of the Sun
  • Astrophysics II: Galaxies, General Relativity and Cosmology
  • Advanced Quantum Physics
  • Advanced Research Topics
  • Advanced Skills in Physics
  • Electromagnetic Theory
  • Major Project