MPhys Physics with Philosophy
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Physics and Mathematics. IB: 36 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
MPhys (Hons) in Physics with Philosophy, a degree in the Physics and Philosophy subject area combining physical sciences and philosophical enquiry. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics. The first year covers core foundations through Classical and Quantum Waves, Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 1, Knowledge and Perception, and Electromagnetism and Relativity. The second year introduces Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism, Mathematics, Professional Skills and Introduction to Laboratories, Statistical and Solid State Physics, and Philosophy of Science, alongside optional philosophy modules. The third year continues with Philosophy of Physics and Classical Mechanics and Advanced Laboratories for Physics with Philosophy, while offering diverse optional modules in physics and philosophy. The final year centres on the MPhys Research Project and Skills alongside advanced optional topics in both disciplines.
Modules
- Classical and Quantum Waves
- Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 1
- Knowledge and Perception
- Electromagnetism and Relativity
- Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 2
- Logic
- Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
- Mathematics, Professional Skills and Introduction to Laboratories
- Statistical and Solid State Physics
- Quantum, Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Philosophy of Science
- Aesthetics
- Applied Ethics
- Being and Reason
- Knowledge and Social Sciences
- Logic and Paradox
- Love, Law, and Solidarity: Recognition from Rousseau to Honneth
- Politics and Freedom: Anarchism and Conservatism
- Religious Ethics
- The Limits of Reason: Kant's Theoretical and Practical Philosophy
- Philosophy of Physics
- Classical Mechanics and Advanced Laboratories for Physics with Philosophy
- Plasma Physics and Fusion
- Quantum Mechanics
- Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter
- Stars and Galaxies
- Condensed Matter Physics: Electrons in Solids
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear and Particle
- Quantum Science and Technologies
- Astrobiology
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Mobile Communications and Internet Protocols
- Mind and Morality
- Contemporary Issues in Bioethics
- Causation and Laws
- Experimental Philosophy: The Philosophy of Psychology
- World and Mind
- Buddhism as Philosophy
- Philosophy of Christianity
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Consciousness
- Theories of Social Justice
- Cognitive Anomalies, Decision-Making, and Democracy
- Nine Art Works, Nine Philosophical Problems
- Property and Self-Ownership
- Topics in Feminist Philosophy
- The Nature of Time
- Action and Agency
- Happiness, Utility and Wellbeing
- German Idealism: Moral, Legal & Political Philosophy
- Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems
- Scientific Supercomputing
- MPhys Research Project and Skills
- Biophysics
- Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
- From Subatomic to Nuclear Astrophysics
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Advanced Plasma Physics for Fusion and Applications
- Cosmic Horizons
- Medical Imaging And Physics
- Research Topics in Nanotechnology: Advanced Data Storage and Spintronics
- Machine Vision and Human Machine Interaction
- Innovation Management
- Practical Skills in Virtual Anatomy and Morphology
- Future Healthcare And Computer Aided Diagnosis
- Advanced Topics in Political Philosophy
- Comparative Analytic Theology
- Topics in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
- Phenomenology and Psychiatry
- Philosophical Theology after Maimonides
- Human and Machine Creativity
- Freedom, Right, and Revolution: Post-Kantian Moral, Legal, and Political Philosophy
- Topics in Perception and Emotion
- Problem Based Learning: Government and Health Data
- Problem Based Learning: Surveillance Capitalism
- Wittgenstein's Tractatus
- Time, Tense, and Existence
- Buddhism, Ethics, and the Self
- Advanced Topics in Ethics
- Ancient Philosophy
- Fictionalism
- Topics in Consciousness and Representation
- Social Justice and Political Economy
- Using and Abusing Language
- Models and Modelling in Science and Technology
- Truth
- Research Skills and Dissemination Practice
- Freedom and Metaphysics
- Ethics and Epistemology of Digital Methods in Science
- Thinking About Happiness
- Science-Engaged Analytic Theology