BSc Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A and Physics grade A. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations) and Physics HL
About this course
BSc Hons in Physics, a physics degree focused on foundational and applied physical sciences. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The first year is shared across all single-honours physics routes, and students can choose between an industrial group project or a physics group project in the final year. The first year covers core subjects through modules such as The Physical Universe, Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics, Experimental Physics, Physics Skills, Mathematical Skills 1, and Mathematical Skills 2. The second year advances into Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Experimental Labs, Mathematical Techniques in Physics, Physics Modelling Project, Properties of Matter, and Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics. In the final year, students complete mandatory studies including Industrial Group Project, Physics Group Project, Problem Solving and Sustainability, and Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Condensed Matter Physics, Cosmology, Foundations of Quantum Technology, Further Particle Physics, Low Temperature & Semiconductor Laboratory, Space Physics, and Teaching, Outreach and Public Engagement.
Modules
- The Physical Universe
- Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics
- Experimental Physics
- Physics Skills
- Mathematical Skills 1
- Mathematical Skills 2
- Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics
- Experimental Labs
- Mathematical Techniques in Physics
- Physics Modelling Project
- Properties of Matter
- Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
- Industrial Group Project
- Physics Group Project
- Problem Solving and Sustainability
- Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Cosmology
- Foundations of Quantum Technology
- Further Particle Physics
- Low Temperature & Semiconductor Laboratory
- Space Physics
- Teaching, Outreach and Public Engagement