MSci Theoretical Physics
Entry requirements
A Level: A*A*A or A*AAA. Details below.. IB: 7,7,6 at HL, to include Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics and Physics.. BTEC: options considered when combined with other Maths and Physics qualifications.
About this course
Master in Science in Theoretical Physics MSci, a physics degree focused on the mathematical and computational principles governing the physical universe. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme spans four years and incorporates dedicated project work across multiple stages. The first year covers foundational principles through modules such as Classical Mechanics and Relativity, Mathematics for Physicists 1, and Physics Laboratory 1. The second year progresses with Mathematics for Physicists 2, Statistical Physics and Optics, and Modern Physics. The third year introduces specialised areas via Advanced Dynamics, and Relativistic Fields, Particle Physics, and the Year 3 Theoretical Physics Project. The final year concludes with advanced studies including General Relativity and Advanced Statistical Physics, Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory, and the Year 4 Theoretical Physics Project.
Modules
- Statistics, Thermodynamics, and Electronics
- Quantum Mechanics, Optics, Waves, and Electromagnetism
- Classical Mechanics and Relativity
- Mathematics for Physicists 1
- Physics Laboratory 1
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Data Science
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Astrophysics
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Particle Physics and Cosmology
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Medical Physics
- Mathematics for Physicists 2
- Statistical Physics and Optics
- Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism 2
- Modern Physics
- Mathematics for Quantum and Information Sciences
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Observational Astronomy
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Medical Physics
- Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics
- Year 3 Theoretical Physics Project
- Advanced Dynamics, and Relativistic Fields
- Chaos Dynamical Systems and Complex Variables
- Particle Physics
- Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Power
- Stars and Exoplanets
- Medical Physics
- Atomic, Condensed Matter and Photonic Physics
- Gravitation, Cosmology and Galaxies
- Professional Science Communication and Teaching
- Machine Learning and Inference from Data
- Partial Differential Equations and Applications
- Continuum Mechanics
- Mathematics in Biology and Medicine
- Mathematics of Finance Derivatives
- Metric Spaces and Geometry
- Real and Complex Analysis
- Year 3 Physics Project
- Year 4 Theoretical Physics Project
- General Relativity and Advanced Statistical Physics
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory
- Advanced Condensed Matter
- Advanced Particle Physics
- Quantum Systems and Technologies
- Advanced Topics in Astrophysics
- Quantum Light and Matter
- Physics of Climate and Renewable Energy
- Applied Optics
- Topics in Applied Mathematics
- Nonlinear Waves
- Applied Mathematics Analysis
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Advanced Mathematical Finance
- Advanced Mathematical Biology