MPhys Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Maths and Physics Applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB: 37 (6,6,6 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 A. 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 A. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AA 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
MPhys (Hons) in Physics, a physics degree centred on the fundamental laws governing particles and the universe within the Physics subject area. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme offers both a four-year full-time path and a five-year route incorporating a placement year, and fully satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Physicist and Chartered Scientist status. The first year establishes core knowledge through Mathematics for Physics I, Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics, Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice, and Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics. The second year progresses with modules such as Core Physics III: Quantum Physics, Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry, Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation, and Astrophysics and Astronomy. Year three includes compulsory work in Group Project and Research Methods in Physics, alongside options spanning subjects like Nuclear Physics, Photonics, and Medical Physics. The fourth year features the Physics Research Project (MPhys Project) alongside advanced optional study in fields such as Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, Fluid Mechanics, and Advanced Photonics.
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
- Research Methods in Physics
- 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
- Physics Research Project (MPhys Project)
- Physics of Complex Systems
- Foundations in Quantum Engineering
- Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine
- Emergent Phenomena in Condensed Matter
- Mathematical Modelling I
- Fluid Mechanics
- Applications of quantum engineering
- Advanced Photonics
- Stochastic Processes in Interdisciplinary Science