Programme Modules (2017/18 Delivery)
MPhys Physics with North American Study
| 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. |
| List 1 |
Option(s) from List 1 |
|
15 |
|
|
| 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. |
| List 1 Options |
|---|
| PHY1028 |
IT and Electronics Skills |
T1:01-05,07-12, T2:06-11 |
15 |
4 |
Non-condonable. |
| PHY1029 |
IT and Astrophysics Skills |
T1:01-05,07-12, T2:06-11 |
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 |
Non-condonable. |
| 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 |
|---|
| Core |
Core Physics Requirements |
|
45 |
|
|
| PHY3205 |
Background Report for Project |
As agreed |
15 |
6 |
|
| PHY3211 |
Overseas Study Physics Option 1 |
As agreed |
15 |
6 |
|
| PHY3212 |
Overseas Study Physics Option 2 |
As agreed |
15 |
6 |
|
| PHY3216 |
Overseas Study Elective 1 |
As agreed |
15 |
6 |
|
| PHY3217 |
Overseas Study Elective 2 |
As agreed |
15 |
6 |
|
| Core Options |
|---|
| PHY3214 |
Electromagnetism II |
As agreed |
15 |
6 |
Equivalent to PHY3051. Required if available at host institution. |
| PHY3215 |
Nuclear and High-Energy Particle Physics |
As agreed |
15 |
6 |
Equivalent to PHY3052. Required if available at host institution. |
| PHYM211 |
Advanced Statistical Physics |
As agreed |
15 |
7 |
Equivalent to PHYM001. |
| PHYM212 |
Advanced Quantum Mechanics |
As agreed |
15 |
7 |
Equivalent to PHYM002. Required if available at host institution. |
| PHYM213 |
Advanced Solid State Physics |
As agreed |
15 |
7 |
Equivalent to PHYM003. |
| Stage Four (2017-2018) |
|---|
| Code | Title | Period | Credits | Level | Notes |
|---|
| Core |
Core Physics Requirements |
|
30 |
|
|
| PHYM010 |
Project and Dissertation |
T1:01-11, T2:01-11 |
60 |
7 |
Non-condonable. |
| List 4 |
Option(s) from List 4 |
|
30 |
|
|
| Core Options |
|---|
| PHY3051 |
Electromagnetism II |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
Equivalent to PHY3214. Required if not already taken. |
| PHYM001 |
Statistical Physics |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
7 |
Equivalent to PHYM211. Required if not already taken. |
| PHY3052 |
Nuclear and High Energy Physics |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
6 |
Equivalent to PHY3215. Required if not already taken. |
| PHYM002 |
Quantum Mechanics II |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
7 |
Equivalent to PHYM212. Required if not already taken. |
| PHYM003 |
Condensed Matter II |
T2:01-11 |
15 |
7 |
Equivalent to PHYM213. Required if not already taken. |
| List 4 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 |
|
| PHYM013 |
Quantum Many-Body Theory |
T2:01-11 |
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 |
T1:01-11 |
15 |
7 |
|
| List 4x |
Option(s) from List 4x |
|
15 |
|
|
| List 4x 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 |
Equivalent to PHY3063. |
| 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 options must not duplicate options taken in Stage 3 while abroad.