MPhys Physics with Theoretical 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 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, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. This integrated master's programme fully satisfies the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist and Chartered Scientist status and features an extended independent research project. The first year establishes core foundations 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 expands into advanced analytical techniques and specialized topics via 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 third year continues with compulsory studies including Group Project, Research Methods in Physics, Advanced Statistical Physics, and High Energy Particle Physics, alongside optional choices 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 University-wide Language Programme. The fourth year centers on the Physics Research Project (MPhys Project) alongside optional modules covering Mathematical Modelling I, Fluid Mechanics, Physics of Complex Systems, Foundations in Quantum Engineering, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, Emergent Phenomena in Condensed Matter, Nonlinear Waves, Mathematical Modelling II, Applications of quantum engineering, Advanced Photonics, and Stochastic Processes in Interdisciplinary Science.
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
- Research Methods in Physics
- 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
- Physics Research Project (MPhys Project)
- Mathematical Modelling I
- Fluid Mechanics
- Physics of Complex Systems
- Foundations in Quantum Engineering
- Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine
- Emergent Phenomena in Condensed Matter
- Nonlinear Waves
- Mathematical Modelling II
- Applications of quantum engineering
- Advanced Photonics
- Stochastic Processes in Interdisciplinary Science