MPhys Theoretical Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Mathematics and Physics) OR A* (Mathematics) AB (Physics) IB: 36 points overall including 6 6 6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics.
About this course
MPhys in Physics and Mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. Over the four years, practical laboratory work is partially replaced by specialized lecture courses and dedicated theoretical project work.
Modules
- Foundation Physics
- Scientific Skills
- Introduction to Algebra and Analysis
- Mathematical Methods 1
- Quantum & Statistical Physics
- Physics of the Solid State
- Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
- Linear Algebra
- Classical Mechanics
- Mathematical Methods 2
- Employability for Mathematics
- Employability for Physics
- Investigations
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Quantum Theory
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Numerical Analysis
- Modelling and Simulation
- Financial Mathematics
- Project
- Practical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
- Advanced Quantum Theory
- Statistical Mechanics
- Ionising Radiation in Medicine
- Medical Radiation Simulation
- Laser Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Physics of Materials Characterisation
- The Physics of Nanomaterials
- Cosmology
- Information Theory and Biodiversity
- Mathematical Methods for Quantum Information Processing