MPhys Theoretical Physics (with a year in industry)
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) Theoretical Physics (with a year in industry), an undergraduate physics degree focused on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a paid industrial placement in the fourth year, and holds accreditation from 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 progresses to Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism, Mathematical Techniques and Machine Learning, and Statistical and Solid State Physics. The third year involves modules such as Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter and Advanced Computational Laboratory, alongside optional topics like Relativity and Cosmology and Nuclear and Particle. The final fifth year includes the compulsory MPhys Research Project and Skills, with optional choices spanning Scientific Supercomputing, Cosmic Horizons, and Biophysics.
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
- Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter
- Advanced Computational Laboratory
- Plasma Physics and Fusion
- Quantum Mechanics
- Condensed Matter Physics: Electrons in Solids
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear and Particle
- Quantum Science and Technologies
- Stars and Galaxies
- Astrobiology
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems
- MPhys Research Project and Skills
- Scientific Supercomputing
- Biophysics
- Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
- From Subatomic to Nuclear Astrophysics
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Advanced Plasma Physics for Fusion and Applications
- Cosmic Horizons
- Plasma Physics and Fusion
- Machine Vision and Human Machine Interaction
- Innovation Management
- Research Topics in Nanotechnology: Advanced Data Storage and Spintronics
- Medical Imaging and Physics
- Future Healthcare and Computer Aided Diagnosis
- Practical Skills in Virtual Anatomy and Morphology