BSc Physics
Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34, with 6, 5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and Physics; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths and Physics, and B in a physics-based extended essay
About this course
BSc Physics, a physics degree centred on fundamental principles, mathematical tools, and laboratory skills. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This accredited undergraduate course examines the laws that shape the universe and explores the topics behind major technological advancements. The first year covers core topics through Fundamental Physics and Mathematics I: Mechanics, Oscillations, Waves and Thermal Physics, Fundamental Physics and Mathematics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Quantum Physics, and Investigating Nature: the Physicist's Toolbox, alongside optional modules such as Frontiers of Physics, Introduction to Astrophysics, Introduction to Electric and Electronic Circuits, and Mathematical modelling. The second year continues with Fundamental Physics and Mathematics III, Fundamental Physics and Mathematics IV, and Scientific Data Processing and Python, while optional choices include Stars and Galaxies, Differential equations, and Detection and Imaging in Physics. The final year centres on Mathematical and Physical Sciences Projects and Professional Skills, alongside optional modules spanning Atomic and Particle Physics, Semiconductor Photonics and Quantum Technologies, Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics, Dark Matter and Cosmology, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems, Solid State and Statistical Physics, Biological and Soft Matter Physics, Machine Learning, Quantum Theory and Electrodynamics, Mathematical Physics and Analytical Dynamics, and Planets and Astrobiology.
Modules
- Fundamental Physics and Mathematics I: Mechanics, Oscillations, Waves and Thermal Physics
- Fundamental Physics and Mathematics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Quantum Physics
- Investigating Nature: the Physicist's Toolbox
- Frontiers of Physics
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Introduction to Electric and Electronic Circuits
- Mathematical modelling
- Fundamental Physics and Mathematics III
- Fundamental Physics and Mathematics IV
- Scientific Data Processing and Python
- Stars and Galaxies
- Differential equations
- Detection and Imaging in Physics
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences Projects and Professional Skills
- Atomic and Particle Physics
- Semiconductor Photonics and Quantum Technologies
- Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Dark Matter and Cosmology
- Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems
- Solid State and Statistical Physics
- Biological and Soft Matter Physics
- Machine Learning
- Quantum Theory and Electrodynamics
- Mathematical Physics and Analytical Dynamics
- Planets and Astrobiology