MPhys Theoretical 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 Theoretical Physics, a physics degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. Students share core modules with general physics programmes during the first two years before concentrating on theoretical specialisms, and complete an extended research project in the final year. The first year establishes foundational principles through modules such as waves, classical mechanics, electricity, introductory quantum mechanics, and nuclear and particle physics. The second year advances mathematical and practical abilities via algebra, calculus, dynamics and vector calculus, programming, data analysis, and experimental techniques. The third year builds advanced competence with thermodynamics, electromagnetism, Fourier analysis and statistics, quantum mechanics, numerical algorithms, and research methods. The final year explores specialist theories including relativity, nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter physics, Lagrangian dynamics, statistical physics, general relativity, electrodynamics, and quantum theory, alongside an independent research project.
Modules
- waves
- classical mechanics
- electricity
- introductory quantum mechanics
- nuclear and particle physics
- algebra
- calculus
- dynamics and vector calculus
- programming
- data analysis
- experimental techniques
- thermodynamics
- electromagnetism
- Fourier analysis and statistics
- quantum mechanics
- numerical algorithms
- research methods
- relativity
- nuclear and particle physics
- condensed matter physics
- Lagrangian dynamics
- research a physics-based topic
- collate and analyse existing information from a wide variety of sources
- present your findings in oral and written forms
- statistical physics
- general relativity
- electrodynamics
- quantum theory