BSc Physics with Theoretical 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
BSc in Physics with Theoretical Physics, a physics degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The course includes a final-year independent research project and an optional placement year or specialized module choices in later stages. The first year covers foundational principles through compulsory modules such as 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, alongside optional choices like Advanced Electronics. The second year advances core knowledge through modules including Advanced Practical Physics, Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter, Differential Equations and Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and Mathematical Methods, with optional topics such as Suns, Stars and Planets. The third year involves compulsory study in Nuclear and Particle Physics, Comprehensives, Solid State Physics, Advanced Classical Physics, and a Self-Study Module. Students can further tailor their studies through numerous optional modules spanning subjects such as Lasers, Cosmology, General Relativity, and Computational Physics.
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
- Mathematical Methods
- I-Explore
- Communicating Physics
- Suns, Stars and Planets
- Environmental Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Comprehensives
- Solid State Physics
- Advanced Classical Physics
- Self-Study Module
- Lasers
- Physics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
- Principles of Instrumentation
- Plasma Physics
- Cosmology
- Hydrodynamics
- Space Physics
- Laser Technology
- Quantum Optics
- Information Theory
- Concepts in Device Physics
- Atmospheric Physics
- Optical Communications Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
- Computational Physics
- Astrophysics
- Group Theory
- General Relativity
- Advanced Particle Physics
- Quantum Information
- Quantum Theory of Matter