BSc Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths and Physics Applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: DDD with Distinctions in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19 - 21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level Maths at Grade B. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or in Engineering: DD including Distinctions in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19 - 21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level Maths at Grade B. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Maths and Physics. Preferred BTEC: Applied Science or Engineering (Engineering BTEC includes Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physics, a physics degree centred on the fundamental laws of nature and physical systems. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose between a three-year full-time route or a four-year option incorporating a placement year. The first year covers initial concepts through Mathematics for Physics I, Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics, Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice, Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics, Methods, Philosophy and Frontiers of Physical Science, Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields, and Applications of the scientific method. The second year progresses with Core Physics III: Quantum Physics, Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry, Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Mathematics for Physics II, Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics, Core Physics V: Solid State Physics, and Mathematics for Physics III. The final year comprises compulsory work in Group Project and Physics Final Year Project, alongside optional choices such as Dynamical Systems, Advanced Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum, Nuclear Physics, Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, Photonics, Medical Physics, High Energy Particle Physics, Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets, and University-wide Language Programme.
Modules
- Mathematics for Physics I
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics
- Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice
- Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics
- Methods, Philosophy and Frontiers of Physical Science
- Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields
- Applications of the scientific method
- Core Physics III: Quantum Physics
- Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry
- Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation
- Astrophysics and Astronomy
- Mathematics for Physics II
- Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Core Physics V: Solid State Physics
- Mathematics for Physics III
- Group Project
- Physics Final Year Project
- Dynamical Systems
- Advanced Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum
- Nuclear Physics
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Photonics
- Medical Physics
- High Energy Particle Physics
- Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets
- University-wide Language Programme