Programme Modules (2017/18 Delivery)
MPhys Physics
Stage One (2017-2018) |
Code | Title | Period | Credits | Level | Notes |
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, T2:01-05 |
15 |
4 |
Non-condonable. |
PHY1028 |
IT and Electronics Skills |
T1:01-05,07-12, T2:06-11 |
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 (2017-2018) |
Code | Title | Period | Credits | Level | Notes |
PHY2021 |
Electromagnetism I |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
PHY2022 |
Quantum Mechanics I |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
List 2a |
Option(s) from List 2a |
|
15 |
|
|
PHY2025 |
Mathematics with Physical Applications |
T1:01-11, T2:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
PHY2026 |
Practical Physics II |
T1:03-11, T2:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
Non-condonable. |
PHY2023 |
Thermal Physics |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
PHY2024 |
Condensed Matter I |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
List 2b |
Option(s) from List 2b |
|
15 |
|
|
List 2a Options |
PHY2027 |
Scientific Programming in C |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
Elective |
Elective (Term 1) |
|
15 |
|
|
List 2b Options |
PHY2029 |
The Physics of Living Systems |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
PHY2030 |
Observing the Universe |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
PHY2032 |
Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
PHY2034 |
Lasers, Materials and Nanoscale Probes for Quantum Applications |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
5 |
|
Elective |
Elective (Term 2) |
|
15 |
|
|
Stage Three (2017-2018) |
Code | Title | Period | Credits | Level | Notes |
PHY3051 |
Electromagnetism II |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
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 |
|
PHYM002 |
Quantum Mechanics II |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
7 |
|
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 |
|
PHY3067 |
Energy and the Environment |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
PHY3070 |
Stars from Birth to Death |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
List 3b |
Option(s) from List 3b |
|
15 |
|
|
Elective |
Elective |
|
15 |
|
|
List 3b Options |
PHY3066 |
Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
PHY3068 |
Principles of Theoretical Physics |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
PHY3069 |
Ultrafast Physics |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
PHY3071 |
Soft Matter |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
Notes
- Stage 3 electives must be at level 5 or above.
Stage Four (2017-2018) |
Code | Title | Period | Credits | Level | Notes |
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 |
15 |
7 |
|
PHYM012 |
Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
7 |
|
PHYM015 |
Quantum Optics and Photonics |
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 |
|
PHYM013 |
Quantum Many-Body Theory |
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 |
|
PHY3067 |
Energy and the Environment |
T1:01-11 |
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 |
|
PHY3069 |
Ultrafast Physics |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
PHY3071 |
Soft Matter |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
|
Notes
- Stage 4: A maximum of two options chosen may be in the same period.