BSc Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA (specific subject requirements) BTEC: BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with A Level Physics and Mathematics. Applicants should contact the School to discuss. IB: 18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics.
About this course
BSc in Physics, a physics degree exploring the fundamental laws of nature. Core topics include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This Institute of Physics accredited course concludes with a compulsory research project in the final year. The first year offers optional modules including Introduction to Nanotechnology, Planets and the Search for Life, and Artificial Intelligence for scientists. The second year provides experimental modules such as Experimental Physics with Extended Investigation and Experimental Physics and Astrophysics. The final year centres on the compulsory Project module alongside diverse optional studies like Advanced Quantum Physics, Quantum Matter, Advanced Optics with Photonics, Magnetism and Ferroic Materials, Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics, Advanced Mechanics, Molecular Simulation with Machine Learning: Theory and Practice, Star and Planet Formation, Cosmology, Physics in Schools, and Group Innovation Project.
Modules
- Introduction to Nanotechnology
- Planets and the Search for Life
- Artificial Intelligence for scientists
- Discovery modules
- Experimental Physics with Extended Investigation
- Experimental Physics and Astrophysics
- Project
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Quantum Matter
- Advanced Optics with Photonics
- Magnetism and Ferroic Materials
- Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics
- Advanced Mechanics
- Molecular Simulation with Machine Learning: Theory and Practice
- Star and Planet Formation
- Cosmology
- Physics in Schools
- Group Innovation Project
- Options from other schools