MPhys Physics with Year of Experimental Research
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 Year of Experimental Research, a physics degree centred on experimental methods and physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics and incorporates a dedicated fourth-year research project completed within specialized facilities. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Electricity and Magnetism, Energy and Matter, Motion and Relativity, and Physics Skills - Programming and Data Analysis. The second year progresses with Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and Statistical Mechanics, alongside optional choices including Concepts of Quantum Science and Nano-technology and Lasers and Quanta 2. The third year continues with Atomic Physics, Crystalline Solids, Nuclei and Particles, and Theories of Matter, Space and Time, while offering various optional modules like Computer Techniques in Physics, Galaxies, and Medical Physics. The fourth year concludes the programme with the Research and Thesis on Experimental Physics module, occupying the entire final year with practical research work.
Modules
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Energy and Matter
- 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
- Lasers and Quanta 1
- Linear Algebra for Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Physics from Evidence I
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Wave Physics
- Concepts of Quantum Science and Nano-technology
- Global Sustainability Challenges
- Intercultural Communication in a Global World
- Introduction to Energy in The Environment
- Lasers and Quanta 2
- Mathematical Methods for Scientists
- Reason and Argument
- Atomic Physics
- Crystalline Solids
- Dissertation
- Nuclei and Particles
- Theories of Matter, Space and Time
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Galaxies
- Intercultural Communication in a Global World
- Introduction to Energy in The Environment
- Lasers
- Lasers and Quanta 2
- Light and Matter
- Mathematical Methods for Scientists
- Medical Physics
- Nanoscience: technology and advanced materials
- Numerical Methods
- Partial Differential Equations
- Physics from Evidence II
- Quantum Optics
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Vector Calculus and Complex Variable Theory
- Research and Thesis on Experimental Physics