University of Exeter Physics Handbook Programme Specifications

Programme Modules (2023/24 Delivery)

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics

Stage One (2023-2024)
CodeTitlePeriodCreditsLevelNotes
MTH1000 Foundations T1:01-06 0 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1021 Vector Mechanics T1:01-05,07-12 15 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1025 Mathematics Skills T1:01-05,07-12 15 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1030 Practical Physics and IT Skills T1:01-05,07-12, T2:01-11 15 4 Non-condonable.
MTH1001 Structures T1:01-11, T2:01-11 30 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1023 Waves and Optics T2:01-11 15 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1024 Properties of Matter T2:01-11 15 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1026 Mathematics for Physicists T2:01-11 15 4 Non-condonable.
 
Stage Two (2023-2024)
CodeTitlePeriodCreditsLevelNotes
PHY2021 Electromagnetism I T1:01-11 15 5 Non-condonable.
PHY2022 Quantum Mechanics I T1:01-11 15 5 Non-condonable.
List 2A Option(s) from List 2A   30    
List 2B Option(s) from List 2B   30    
List 2C Option(s) from List 2C   15    
List 2D Option(s) from List 2D   15    
List 2A Options
MTH2001 Analysis T1:01-11, T2:01-11 30 4  
MTH2002 Algebra T1:01-11, T2:01-11 30 4  
List 2B Options
PHY2025 Mathematics with Physical Applications T1:01-11, T2:01-11 15 5 If PHY2026 also taken.
PHY2026 Practical Physics II T1:03-11, T2:01-11 15 5 If PHY2025 also taken.
MTH2001 Analysis T1:01-11, T2:01-11 30 4  
MTH2005 Modelling: Theory and Practice T1:01-11, T2:01-11 30 4  
MTH2003 Differential Equations T1:01-11 15 4 If MTH2004 also taken.
MTH2004 Vector Calculus and Applications T2:01-11 15 4 If MTH2003 also taken.
List 2C Options
PHY2023 Thermal Physics T2:01-11 15 5  
PHY2024 Condensed Matter I T2:01-11 15 5  
PHY2032 Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics T1:01-11 15 5  
List 2D Options
PHY2023 Thermal Physics T2:01-11 15 5  
PHY2024 Condensed Matter I T2:01-11 15 5  
PHY2029 The Physics of Living Systems T1:01-11 15 5  
PHY2030 Observing the Universe T2:01-11 15 5  
PHY2037 Nonlinear Optics and Imaging T2:01-11 15 5  
 
Stage Three (2023-2024)
CodeTitlePeriodCreditsLevelNotes
PHY3055 Electromagnetism and Quantum Mechanics T1:01-11 15 6  
PHY3147 One-Semester Physics Project and Report T1:01-11 or T2:01-11 15 6 Non-condonable.
PHY3052 Nuclear and High Energy Physics T2:01-11 15 6  
MATHOPS3 Mathematics Option (NQF Level 6)   45    
List 3 Option(s) from List 3   30    
List 3 Options
PHY3061 The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues T1:01-11 15 6  
PHY3062 Methods of Theoretical Physics T1:01-11 15 6  
PHY3064 Nanostructures and Graphene Science T1:01-11 15 6 Requires PHY2022 and PHY2024.
PHY3222 Energy, Materials and Sustainability T2:01-11 15 6  
PHY3070 Stars from Birth to Death T1:01-11 15 6  
PHY3066 Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics T2:01-11 15 6  
PHY3068 Principles of Theoretical Physics T2:01-11 15 6  
PHY3071 Soft Matter T2:01-11 15 6  
PHY3220 Fluid Dynamics in Physics and Astronomy T2:01-11 15 6  
MATHOP3 Mathematics Option (NQF Level 6)   15    
 

See also: FG31 Detailed Programme Specification
List of other programmes.


University of Exeter Physics Handbook Programme Specifications