MSci Physics
Entry requirements
A*A*A -- to include: A* in Mathematics; A* in Physics; A in another subject (Further Mathematics is recommended, but not essential) (A-levels), 40 points -- to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level; 7 in Physics at higher level; 6 in a third subject at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
About this course
MSci in Physics, a physics degree centred on fundamental and applied physics within the Physics subject area. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. Students complete an integrated year of study at Master's level, culminating in a substantial final-year project embedded in a research group. The first year covers core foundations through Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving, Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanics and Relativity, Oscillations and Waves, and Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project, with optional study in Advanced Electronics. The second year progresses to Advanced Practical Physics, Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter, Differential Equations and Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and I-Explore, alongside options such as Communicating Physics. The third year involves Third Year Physics Laboratory, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Comprehensives, and Solid State Physics, with optional modules including Lasers and Astrophysics. The final fourth year features Research Interfaces and the MSci Project, with advanced optional studies available in subjects such as Quantum Field Theory, General Relativity, and Cosmology.
Modules
- Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving
- Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism
- Mechanics and Relativity
- Oscillations and Waves
- Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project
- Advanced Electronics
- Mathematical Analysis
- Advanced Practical Physics
- Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter
- Differential Equations and Electromagnetism
- Quantum Physics
- I-Explore
- Communicating Physics
- Suns, Stars and Planets
- Mathematical Methods
- Environmental Physics
- Third Year Physics Laboratory
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Comprehensives
- Solid State Physics
- Lasers
- Physics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
- Principles of Instrumentation
- Plasma Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
- Computational Physics
- Astrophysics
- Group Theory
- Self-Study Module
- Research Interfaces
- MSci Project
- Quantum Field Theory
- Advanced Particle Physics
- General Relativity
- Cosmology
- Hydrodynamics
- Space Physics
- Quantum Information
- Laser Technology
- Unification - The Standard Model
- Quantum Theory of Matter
- Quantum Optics
- Information Theory
- Concepts in Device Physics
- Atmospheric Physics
- Optical Communications Physics