MPhys Theoretical Physics
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, Research Methods, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a project and dissertation linked to existing research groups in the department. The first year covers foundational concepts through Physics of Everyday Life, Mathematics Skills, Computational Data Analysis, and Experimental Physics. The second year progresses through modules such as Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics, From Fields to Quanta, Mathematics for Physicists, and Experimental Physics II, alongside optional choices like Observing the Universe or Physics of Climate Change. The third year builds advanced competence via Nuclear and High Energy Particle Physics, Methods of Theoretical Physics, Principles of Theoretical Physics, and States of Matter. Optional modules allow students to explore areas such as electromagnetism, biophysics, nanostructures, astrophysics, soft matter, quantum technology, fluid dynamics, and energy materials, culminating in a major research project and dissertation.
Modules
- Physics of Everyday Life
- Mathematics Skills
- Computational Data Analysis
- Experimental Physics
- Employability and Professional Skills Development
- Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics
- From Fields to Quanta
- Mathematics for Physicists
- Experimental Physics II
- Employability and Skills Development II
- Observing the Universe
- From Atoms to Images with Nonlinear Optics
- Physics of Climate Change
- Nuclear and High Energy Particle Physics
- Methods of Theoretical Physics
- Principles of Theoretical Physics
- States of Matter
- Employability and Professional Skills Development III
- Project and Dissertation
- Electromagnetism II
- The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues
- Nanostructures and Graphene Science
- Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics
- Stars from Birth to Death
- Soft Matter
- Introduction to Quantum Technology
- Fluid Dynamics in Physics and Astronomy
- Energy, Materials and Sustainability