MPhys Computational Physics
Entry requirements
A level: from AAA to ABB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at A, Physics at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL
About this course
MPhys in Computational Physics, a physics degree focusing on computational approaches to physical phenomena. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The course includes an extended research project providing experience for further academic study. The first year covers foundational principles through modules such as waves, classical mechanics, electricity, introductory quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics, computation and logic, and functional programming. The second year builds mathematical and technical skills with algebra, calculus, dynamics and vector calculus, programming, data analysis, and experimental techniques. The third year advances into core subjects including thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, a supporting mathematics course covering Fourier analysis, probability and statistics, a computing course on numerical algorithms, and an introductory course to research methods. The final fourth year concludes with advanced studies in relativity, nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter physics, and modelling and visualisation in physics.
Modules
- waves
- classical mechanics
- electricity
- introductory quantum mechanics
- nuclear and particle physics
- computation and logic
- functional programming
- algebra
- calculus
- dynamics and vector calculus
- programming
- data analysis
- experimental techniques
- thermodynamics
- electromagnetism
- quantum mechanics
- a supporting mathematics course covering Fourier analysis, probability and statistics
- a computing course on numerical algorithms
- an introductory course to research methods
- relativity
- nuclear and particle physics
- condensed matter physics
- modelling and visualisation in physics