MPhys Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics and Physics OR A*AB including Mathematics and Physics IB: 36 points overall including 6 6 6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics.
About this course
An MPhys in Physics, exploring fundamental laws and phenomena across scales. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. Students undertake a single research project within a Research Centre in the School or at an appropriate external organisation.
Modules
- Foundation Physics
- Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
- Computational Modelling in Physics
- Scientific Skills
- Quantum & Statistical Physics
- Physics of the Solid State
- Astrophysics I
- Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Mathematical Physics
- Employability for Physics
- Professional Skills
- Computational Projects
- Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Astrophysics II
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Physics in Medicine
- Physics Research Project
- Ionising Radiation in Medicine
- Medical Radiation Simulation
- Planetary Systems
- High Energy Astrophysics
- Laser Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Physics of Materials Characterisation
- The Physics of Nanomaterials
- Cosmology