BSc Physics with Theoretical 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 with Theoretical Physics, a physics degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme offers both a three-year full-time route and a four-year full-time option with a placement year. The first year covers foundational principles through modules such as Mathematics for Physics I, Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics, Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice, Introductory Probability and Statistics, Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics, Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields, and Applications of the scientific method. The second year progresses into specialized areas with Core Physics III: Quantum Physics, Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry, Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation, Probability Theory, Mathematics for Physics II, Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics, Complex Analysis, Core Physics V: Solid State Physics, and Mathematics for Physics III. The final year includes compulsory study in Group Project, Physics Final Year Project, Advanced Statistical Physics, and High Energy Particle Physics. Students can further tailor their studies through optional modules such as Introduction to Differential Geometry, Dynamical Systems, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear Physics, Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, Linear Differential Equations, Vibrations and Waves, Photonics, Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets, and the University-wide Language Programme.
Modules
- Mathematics for Physics I
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics
- Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice
- Introductory Probability and Statistics
- Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics
- 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
- Probability Theory
- Mathematics for Physics II
- Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Complex Analysis
- Core Physics V: Solid State Physics
- Mathematics for Physics III
- Group Project
- Physics Final Year Project
- Advanced Statistical Physics
- High Energy Particle Physics
- Introduction to Differential Geometry
- Dynamical Systems
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Linear Differential Equations
- Vibrations and Waves
- Photonics
- Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets
- University-wide Language Programme