MPhys Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) or AABB-AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) IB: Pass, with 38-36 points overall, with 19-18 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 at Higher Level in physics
About this course
Master of Physics in Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies, a physics and physics with astrophysics degree centred on the emerging field of quantum science and technologies. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. Students complete an individual dissertation in the third year and undertake an extended research project across both semesters of the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Electricity and Magnetism, Motion and Relativity, Physics Skills - Programming and Data Analysis, and Waves, Light and Quanta. The second year builds on this with core studies in Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and Statistical Mechanics. The third year introduces advanced compulsory modules including Atomic Physics, Nuclei and Particles, Theories of Matter, Space and Time, and Dissertation, alongside optional modules covering topics such as Cosmology and the Early Universe and Medical Physics. The final year focuses on high-level concepts through compulsory modules like Quantum Information, Quantum Optics, MPhys Project, and MPhys Synoptic Examination, while optional choices allow students to explore areas such as Particle Physics and Space Plasma Physics.
Modules
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Energy and Matter
- Lasers and Quanta 1
- Mathematical Methods For Physical Scientists 1b
- Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists 1a
- Motion and Relativity
- Physics Skills - Programming and Data Analysis
- Physics Skills 1
- Physics Skills 2
- Waves, Light and Quanta
- Classical Mechanics
- Concepts of Quantum Science and Nano-technology
- Electromagnetism
- Lasers and Quanta 2
- Physics from Evidence I
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Wave Physics
- Atomic Physics
- Crystalline Solids
- Dissertation
- Light and Matter
- Nuclei and Particles
- Theories of Matter, Space and Time
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Introduction to Energy in The Environment
- Medical Physics
- Nanoscience: technology and advanced materials
- Optical Sensors
- Photons in Astrophysics
- Physics from Evidence II
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- MPhys Final Year Synoptic Examination
- MPhys Project
- Quantum Information
- Quantum Optics
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Nanoscience: technology and advanced materials
- Particle Physics
- Photons in Astrophysics
- Physics of the Upper Atmosphere
- Space Plasma Physics