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MPhys Physics

Cardiff University

Institution
Cardiff University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Physics and astronomy
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
F303
Typical offer
A-level AAA

Entry requirements

A level: AAA (B in Maths and Physics)

About this course

MPhys in Physics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The four-year programme includes a final-year Physics Project and offers optional modules in areas such as Astrophysics, Medical Physics, and Biophysics.

Modules

  • Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1
  • Mechanics and Relativity
  • Introduction to Quantum Physics and Materials
  • Experimental Physics
  • Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
  • Computational Skills for Problem Solving
  • Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2
  • Introduction to Astrophysics
  • Introduction to Medical Physics
  • The Physics of Fields and Flows
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Scientific Programming
  • Intermediate Practical Physics
  • Thermal and Statistical Physics
  • Optics
  • Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics
  • Physics in Action: Real-World Problem Solving
  • The Stars and their Planets
  • Pathways to Success in the Physics Workplace
  • Biophysics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Atomic and Nuclear Physics
  • Particle Physics and Special Relativity
  • Physics Project
  • Computational Physics
  • Environmental Physics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Science Communication
  • Formation and Evolution of Stars
  • Galaxies and Galaxy Evolution
  • Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics
  • Semiconductor Devices and Applications
  • Laser Physics and Non-Linear Optics
  • Commercialising Innovation
  • High-Energy Astrophysics
  • Cosmology
  • Non-Ionising Radiation in Medicine
  • Radiotherapy
  • Project
  • Introduction to General Relativity
  • Electromagnetic Radiation Detection
  • Semiconductor Fabrication
  • Quantum Theory of Many-particle systems
  • Data Science
  • Gravitational-wave detectors
  • Low Dimensional Semiconductor Devices
  • Advanced General Relativity and Gravitational Waves
  • Physics and Reality
  • Observational Gravitational Wave Astronomy
  • Quantum Statistical Mechanics
  • Advanced Particle Physics
  • Advanced Semiconductor Device Photonics
  • Exoplanets and the Search for Life
  • Numerical Relativity and Waveform Modelling