University of Exeter Physics Handbook Programme Specifications

Programme Modules (2023/24 Delivery)

MPhys Physics

Stage One (2023-2024)
CodeTitlePeriodCreditsLevelNotes
PHY1021 Vector Mechanics T1:01-05,07-12 15 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1022 Introduction to Astrophysics T1:01-05,07-12 15 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1025 Mathematics Skills T1:01-05,07-12 15 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1027 Practical Physics I T1:01-12, T2:01-11 15 4 Non-condonable.
PHY1031 Scientific Programming in Python T1:01-12, T2:01-11 15 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   15    
PHY2025 Mathematics with Physical Applications T1:01-11, T2:01-11 15 5 Non-condonable.
PHY2026 Practical Physics II T1:03-11, T2:01-11 15 5 Non-condonable.
PHY2023 Thermal Physics T2:01-11 15 5 Non-condonable.
PHY2024 Condensed Matter I T2:01-11 15 5 Non-condonable.
List 2b Option(s) from List 2b   15    
List 2a Options
PHY2027 Scientific Programming in C T1:01-11 15 5  
PHY2029 The Physics of Living Systems T1:01-11 15 5  
PHY2032 Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics T1:01-11 15 5  
Elective Elective (Term 1; only 15 credits per stage)   15    
List 2b Options
PHY2030 Observing the Universe T2:01-11 15 5  
PHY2037 Nonlinear Optics and Imaging T2:01-11 15 5  
PHY2222 Physics of Climate Change T2:01-11 15 5  
Elective Elective (Term 2; only 15 credits per stage)   15    
 
Stage Three (2023-2024)
CodeTitlePeriodCreditsLevelNotes
PHY3051 Electromagnetism II T1:01-11 15 6  
PHYM002 Quantum Mechanics II T1:01-11 15 7  
List 3a Option(s) from List 3a   30    
PHY3053 General Problems T1:01-11, T2:01-11 15 6  
PHY3122 Project and Dissertation T2:01-11, T3:05-07 30 6 Non-condonable.
PHY3052 Nuclear and High Energy Physics T2:01-11 15 6  
List 3a 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  
PHY3070 Stars from Birth to Death T1:01-11 15 6  
Elective Elective (Term 1; only 15 credits per stage)   15    
List 3b Option(s) from List 3b   15    
List 3b Options
PHY3066 Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics T2:01-11 15 6  
PHY3222 Energy, Materials and Sustainability 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  
Elective Elective (Term 2; only 15 credits per stage)   15    

Notes

 
Stage Four (2023-2024)
CodeTitlePeriodCreditsLevelNotes
PHYM001 Statistical Physics T1:01-11 15 7  
PHYM009 Project and Dissertation T1:01-11, T2:01-11 45 7 Non-condonable.
PHYM003 Condensed Matter II T2:01-11 15 7  
List 4a Option(s) from List 4a   45   See note below.
List 4a Options
PHYM004 Computational Physics and Modelling T1:01-11, T2:01-09 15 7  
PHYM012 Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres T1:01-11 15 7  
PHYM013 Quantum Many-Body Theory T1:01-11 15 7  
PHYM005 Independent Study T1:01-11 or T2:01-11 15 7  
PHYM006 Relativity and Cosmology T2:01-11 15 7  
PHYM008 Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine T2:01-11 15 7  
PHYM015 Quantum Optics and Photonics T2:01-11 15 7  
List 4b Option(s) from List 4b   15    
List 4b 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  
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  

Notes

 

See also: F303 Detailed Programme Specification
List of other programmes.


University of Exeter Physics Handbook Programme Specifications