Physics Modules (2024/25)
We offer the following modules as part of the Physics and Astronomy
degree programmes and, in some cases, as electives
for students from other departments:
Each module code is linked to a description
conforming to the standard module
description template.
Physics Modules
- PHY0000 Communications and Key Skills
- PHY1021 Vector Mechanics
- PHY1022 Introduction to Astrophysics
- PHY1023 Waves and Optics
- PHY1024 Properties of Matter
- PHY1025 Mathematics Skills
- PHY1026 Mathematics for Physicists
- PHY1027 Practical Physics I
- PHY1030 Practical Physics and IT Skills
- PHY1031 Scientific Programming in Python
- PHY2021 Electromagnetism I
- PHY2022 Quantum Mechanics I
- PHY2023 Thermal Physics
- PHY2024 Condensed Matter I
- PHY2025 Mathematics with Physical Applications
- PHY2026 Practical Physics II
- PHY2027 Scientific Programming in C
- PHY2029 The Physics of Living Systems
- PHY2030 Observing the Universe
- PHY2032 Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics
- PHY3051 Electromagnetism II
- PHY3052 Nuclear and High-Energy Particle Physics
- PHY3053 General Problems
- PHY3055 Electromagnetism and Quantum Mechanics
- PHY3061 The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues
- PHY3062 Methods of Theoretical Physics
- PHY3064 Nanostructures and Graphene Science
- PHY3066 Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics
- PHY3067 Energy and the Environment
- PHY3068 Principles of Theoretical Physics
- PHY3069 Ultrafast Physics
- PHY3070 Stars from Birth to Death
- PHY3071 Soft Matter
- PHY3122 Project and Dissertation
- PHY3138 Projects and Dissertations
- PHY3147 One-Semester Physics Project and Report
- PHY3150 Applying Physics (Group Project)
- PHYM001 Statistical Physics
- PHYM002 Quantum Mechanics II
- PHYM003 Condensed Matter II
- PHYM004 Computational Physics and Modelling
- PHYM005 Independent Study
- PHYM006 Relativity and Cosmology
- PHYM008 Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine
- PHYM009 Project and Dissertation (45 credits)
- PHYM010 Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
- PHYM012 Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres
- PHYM013 Quantum Many-Body Theory
- PHYM015 Quantum Optics and Photonics
Physics Modules For Study Abroad and Placements
Stage 3 of Study Abroad Programmes
Stage 3 of MPhys with Professional Placement Programmes
Physics Modules For Inbound Exchange Students
- PHY2033 Physics Practicals (One-term/semester inbound exchange)
See also: Information for previous and next years.
Administrative Information and KIS Data.