MSci 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
MSci 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. Students complete a substantial final-year research project embedded in a research group alongside an additional year of Master's level study. The first year introduces foundational principles through Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving, Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanics and Relativity, and Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project, with optional study in Advanced Electronics. The second year advances core knowledge via Advanced Practical Physics, Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter, Differential Equations and Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and Mathematical Methods. The third year continues with Nuclear and Particle Physics, Comprehensives, Solid State Physics, Advanced Classical Physics, and a Self-Study Module. The fourth year centres on Research Interfaces and the MSci Project, while optional modules across later stages allow specialisation in areas such as Lasers, Cosmology, General Relativity, and Quantum Field Theory.
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
- Research Interfaces
- MSci Project
- Cosmology
- Hydrodynamics
- Space Physics
- Laser Technology
- Quantum Optics
- Information Theory
- Concepts in Device Physics
- Atmospheric Physics
- Optical Communications Physics
- Quantum Field Theory
- Advanced Particle Physics
- General Relativity
- Quantum Information
- Unification - The Standard Model
- Quantum Theory of Matter