2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MPhys, BSc Theoretical Physics (European)

Total credits: 480

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 students with:
- a sound knowledge and understanding of the core observations, concepts and quantitative theoretical structures that constitute our contemporary understanding of the physical world;
- problem solving skills, including the mathematical, numerical and computational skills necessary to formulate and solve problems in Physics;
- knowledge and skills in advanced areas of mathematics relevant to a theoretical understanding of the natural world;
- an appreciation of areas of Physics which reflect their special interests and the nature of scientific inquiry, through the study of modules linked to the research interests of the School;
- the opportunity of planning and executing a major project, involving either original research or a thorough literature review of an advanced topic in theoretical physics;
- the opportunity of developing independent learning skills and of acquiring information technology and communication skills, including the presentation of work in both written and spoken form;
- a sound preparation for a professional career in academic or industrial research.

The European programme gives the students an opportunity to study a foreign language, live in a foreign country and learn Physics within a different framework of teaching and learning styles. The programme also provides the opportunity for students to undertake a research project in a Physics Department that has complimentary equipment and skills to our own, thus giving them wider experience.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

- To progress to Year 2, students must pass all pass for progress modules (PFP) as well as the required number of level 1 credits. In addition, students must achieve an overall average pass in PHYS1290 and PHYS1300.
- 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:

Candidates may study up to 10 credits of optional modules

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 15 credits of discovery modules

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:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study at least 25 credits from the following optional modules:

Please note some MATH modules only run in alternate years, please check the modules you would like to study are running in the appropriate year.

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 10 credits of discovery modules

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:

Candidates will spend semester 2 undertaking an approved extended project at a European University.

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study at least 60 credits from the following optional modules OR other MATH and PHYS modules as approved by the Programme Manager:

Discovery modules:

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students must take at least 15 credits from the following modules:

Candidates will be required to study 30 to 50 credits from the following optional modules:

Please note that students must have taken 120 credits at level M by the end of the 4th year and must pass 100 level M credits

Last updated: 13/05/2015

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