2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MPhys, BSc Physics with Astrophysics (International)
Programme code: | MPBS-PHY/AI9 | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr M. G. Hoare | Contact address: | m.g.hoare@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 485
Entry requirements:
MPhys: A*AA including Physics and Maths
BSc courses: AAA-AAB including Physics and Maths
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Physics and Astronomy
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Physics and Astronomy
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics
Programme specification:
The programme will provide a sound education in physics with particular application to astrophysics. The programme focuses on gaining an understanding of the physical principles that control the natural world as a whole with special reference to the origin and evolution of planets, stars and the universe. There is also an emphasis on hands-on experience that is gained in laboratory and computing modules as well as project work.
Every student has the opportunity to use the telescopes conveniently located in the School's Observatory on the roof of the building. An endowment fund specifically for the observatory allows students to use state-of-the-art detectors and spectrographs. Students will also have the chance to go on a field trip to use 30 m radio telescopes at Goonhilly in Cornwall where they will learn first hand about radio astronomy and participate in research programmes.
The international programme gives the students an opportunity to study physics in a related but different culture. The method of teaching will compliment that taugh in Leeds, useing different teaching syles and ctypes of assessment.
- The student will take modules that roughly complement our module list, but also have opportunities to study subjects that may not be taught at Leeds.
- During the year they will have thus completed the challenges of settling into a new place, adapting their learning methods to different styles, and acclimatising to a new culture.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
PHYS1000 | Year One Physics Tutorials | 5 credits | Not running until 202122 | |
PHYS1001 | Introduction to Experimental Physics | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
PHYS1020 | Stars and Galaxies | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS1200 | Physics 1 | 25 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS1210 | Physics 2 | 25 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHYS1220 | Computing 1 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHYS1290 | Maths 1 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS1300 | Maths 2 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
- To progress to Year 2, students must pass all pass for progress modules (PFP) as well as the required number of level 1 credits.
- Students intending to do a BSc Year Abroad in Year 3 may be required to study an appropriate language as a supernumerary module.
- Students intending to do a BSc Year Abroad in Year 3 may be required to study an appropriate language module as a supernumerary module.
Optional modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits of optional modules:
PHYS1040 | Planets and the Search for Life | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHYS1311 | Introduction to Nanotechnology | 10 credits | Not running until 201718 | |
SOEE1281 | Atmosphere | 10 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
SOEE1401 | Weather | 10 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
SOEE1434 | Water | 10 credits | Not running until 201920 |
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules:
Suggeested Discovery modules include:
MATH1060 | Introductory Linear Algebra | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
For students on, or considering transferring to, the MPhys programme:
- Students must achieve an average mark of more than 59% in their second year modules to continue with or transfer to the MPhys programme of study.
- If a student has an average mark of between 55% and 59% they can apply for consideration.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
PHYS2015 | High Energy Astrophysics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHYS2150 | Stellar Structure and Evolution | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS2300 | Physics 3 | 25 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS2311 | Physics 4- Quantum Phenomena | 25 credits | Not running until 202122 | |
PHYS2320 | Computing 2 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHYS2370 | Maths 3 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
- To progress to Year 3, students must pass all pass for progress modules (PFP) as well as the required number of level 2 credits.
- Students intending to do a BSc Year Abroad in Year 3 may be required to study an appropriate language as a supernumerary module.
- Students intending to do a BSc Year Abroad in Year 3 may be required to study an appropriate language as a supernumerary module.
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study 30 credits from the list of optional modules below:
PHYS2001 | Experimental Physics | 30 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
PHYS2002 | Experimental Physics (for Astrophysics) | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
PHYS2380 | Maths 4 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:
PHYS9001 | Year Abroad for MPhys Students | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
PHYS5014M | Research Project | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PHYS5100M | Winds, Bubbles and Explosions | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 45 credits of optional modules.
Students must have taken 120 credits at level M by the end of the 4th year and must pass 100 credits.
PHYS5016M | Soft Matter Physics: Liquid Crystals | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS5017M | Quantum Many-Body Physics | 15 credits | Not running until 201718 | |
PHYS5117M | Advanced Bionanophysics Research | 15 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
PHYS5300M | Superconductivity | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PHYS5342M | Soft Matter Physics: Polymers, Colloids and Glasses | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHYS5360M | Quantum Transport in Nanostructures | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS5380M | Quantum Field Theory | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHYS5390M | General Relativity | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS5411M | Quantum Information Science and Technology | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHYS5431M | Current Research Topics in Physics | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PHYS5440M | Advanced Physics in Schools | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PHYS5530M | Physics of Biological Systems | 15 credits | Not running until 201819 | |
PHYS5600M | Exoplanetary systems | 15 credits | Not running until 202324 |
Last updated: 16/05/2014
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