BSc Theoretical Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
About this course
BSc Honours in Physics, with both theoretical and experimental components. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. The first year is common across all Physics routes, with specialisation from the second year. The programme includes laboratory practicals and scientific computation using Python.
Modules
- Introductory Algebra
- Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations
- Multivariable Calculus
- Dynamics
- Introductory Astrophysics
- Introductory Electromagnetism
- Introductory Quantum Mechanics
- Laboratory Physics 1
- States of Matter, Waves & AC Theory
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Vector Calculus
- Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- Fluid Dynamics I
- Principles of Electromagnetism
- Principles of Materials and Solid-State Physics
- Computational Methods and Professional Skills for Theoretical Physics
- Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics
- Scientific Computation with Python
- Astronomy with Data
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Classical Fields
- Quantum Information
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Advanced Materials and Solid-State Physics
- Atoms, Molecules, and Nuclei
- Team Project
- Individual Project
- Mathematical Biology
- Methods for Differential Equations
- Fluid Dynamics II
- Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities
- Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
- Advanced Astronomy
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Cosmology
- High Energy Astrophysics and Black Holes