BSc Theoretical Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Physics and Mathematics. IB: 35 points overall, including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches), plus 5 in Higher Level Physics.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Theoretical Physics, a physics degree focused on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics. The first year covers foundational concepts through Classical Mechanics and Laboratories, Classical and Quantum Waves, and Electromagnetism and Relativity. The second year introduces Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism, Mathematical Techniques and Machine Learning, and Statistical and Solid State Physics. The third year centres on the BSc Research Project and Skills alongside Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Plasma Physics and Fusion, Relativity and Cosmology, and Scientific Supercomputing.
Modules
- Classical Mechanics and Laboratories
- Classical and Quantum Waves
- Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 1
- Electromagnetism and Relativity
- Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 2
- Theoretical Skills and Laboratories
- Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
- Mathematical Techniques and Machine Learning
- Mathematics, Professional Skills and Computational Laboratories
- Statistical and Solid State Physics
- Quantum, Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Advanced Mechanics, Computational Laboratories and Skills
- BSc Research Project and Skills
- Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter
- Plasma Physics and Fusion
- Quantum Mechanics
- Condensed Matter Physics: Electrons in Solids
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear and Particle
- Quantum Science and Technologies
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Astrobiology
- Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems
- Stars and Galaxies
- Scientific Supercomputing