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Undergraduate Programme Structures for 2004/05

Department of Physics

USPH-AFB01: BSc (hons) Physics

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFB02: BSc (hons) Physics with Year Abroad

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20042 BSc year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFB03: BSc (hons) Applied Physics

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFB04: BSc (hons) Applied Physics with Year Abroad

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20042 BSc year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFB05: BSc (hons) Physics with Computing

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
CM10017 Systems I: architecture & operating systems 6 Credits
CM30075 Advanced computer graphics 6 Credits
CM30142 Music & digital signal processing 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
CM30080 Computer vision 6 Credits
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

USPH-AFB06: BSc (hons) Physics with Computing with Year Abroad

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20042 BSc year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
CM10017 Systems I: architecture & operating systems 6 Credits
CM30075 Advanced computer graphics 6 Credits
CM30142 Music & digital signal processing 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
CM30080 Computer vision 6 Credits
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

USPH-AFB07: BSc (hons) Physics with Communications Technology

Year 1 not available in 2004/5


Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits


Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
EE20017 Communication principles 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits

USPH-AFB08: BSc (hons) Physics with Communications Technology with Year Abroad

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20042 BSc year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
EE20017 Communication principles 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits

USPH-AFB09: BSc Physics

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFM02: MPhys Physics

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH40045 Advanced topics Yr 3 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH40038 MPhys laboratory A 6 Credits
PH40058 Advanced topics Yr 4 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH40039 MPhys laboratory B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFM03: MPhys Physics with Year Abroad

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH40043 MPhys year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
PH40058 Advanced topics Yr 4 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFQ02: BSc (hons) Physics with Certificate in Education

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
ED30115 Undergraduate certificate in education 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFQ04: BSc (hons) Applied Physics with Certificate in Education

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
ED30115 Undergraduate certificate in education 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFQ06: BSc (hons) Physics with Computing with Certificate in Education

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
ED30115 Undergraduate certificate in education 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
CM10017 Systems I: architecture & operating systems 6 Credits
CM30075 Advanced computer graphics 6 Credits
CM30142 Music & digital signal processing 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
CM30080 Computer vision 6 Credits
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

USPH-AFQ08: BSc (hons) Physics with Communications Technology with Certificate in Education

Years 1 & 2 not available in 2004/5


Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
ED30115 Undergraduate certificate in education 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
EE20017 Communication principles 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits

USPH-AKB02: BSc (hons) Physics (with Placement)

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AKB04: BSc (hons) Applied Physics (with Placement)

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 Credits from the following list:
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AKB06: BSc (hons) Physics with Computing (with Placement)

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
CM10017 Systems I: architecture & operating systems 6 Credits
CM30075 Advanced computer graphics 6 Credits
CM30142 Music & digital signal processing 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
CM30080 Computer vision 6 Credits
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

USPH-AKB08: BSc (hons) Physics with Communications Technology (with Placement)

Years 1 & 2 not available in 2004/5


Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
EE20017 Communication principles 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits

USPH-AKB09: BSc Physics (with Placement)

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AKM02: MPhys Physics with Research Placement

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Introduction to electronics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills - 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10005 Mechanics & waves 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits
PH10012 Laboratory & information skills - 1B 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20015 Electronic instrumentation and semiconductor devices 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
PH20019 Mathematics for scientists 3 6 Credits
PH20021 Laboratory & information skills 2A 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20020 Mathematics for scientists 4 6 Credits
PH20022 Laboratory & information skills 2B 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30054 Quantum mechanics (distance learning) 12 Credits
PH40041 M.Phys. placement 48 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
PH40058 Advanced topics Yr 4 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

Cross-Department Programmes in Mathematics and Physics

USXX-AFB03: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA10001 Numbers 6 Credits
MA10002 Functions, differentiation & analytic geometry 6 Credits
MA10003 Integration & differential equations 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA10004 Sets & sequences 6 Credits
MA10005 Matrices & multivariate calculus 6 Credits
MA10006 Vectors & applications 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Mechanics & waves [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA20008 Algebra 1 6 Credits
MA20009 Ordinary differential equations & control 6 Credits
MA20010 Vector calculus & partial differential equations 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Introduction to condensed matter physics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA20013 Mathematical modelling & fluids 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MA20012 Algebra 2 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20059 Relativity & astrophysics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetic waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Students should select 4 optional units in each semester, taking at least one unit from each list.
Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA30065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
MA40044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST C
MA30049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
MA40059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST D
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits

USXX-AFB04: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study Year Abroad

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA10001 Numbers 6 Credits
MA10002 Functions, differentiation & analytic geometry 6 Credits
MA10003 Integration & differential equations 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA10004 Sets & sequences 6 Credits
MA10005 Matrices & multivariate calculus 6 Credits
MA10006 Vectors & applications 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Mechanics & waves [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA20008 Algebra 1 6 Credits
MA20009 Ordinary differential equations & control 6 Credits
MA20010 Vector calculus & partial differential equations 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Introduction to condensed matter physics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA20013 Mathematical modelling & fluids 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MA20012 Algebra 2 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20059 Relativity & astrophysics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetic waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20042 BSc year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Students should select 4 optional units in each semester, taking at least one unit from each list.
Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA30065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
MA40044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST C
MA30049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
MA40059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST D
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits

USXX-AKB04: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics with Placement

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA10001 Numbers 6 Credits
MA10002 Functions, differentiation & analytic geometry 6 Credits
MA10003 Integration & differential equations 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA10004 Sets & sequences 6 Credits
MA10005 Matrices & multivariate calculus 6 Credits
MA10006 Vectors & applications 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Mechanics & waves [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA20008 Algebra 1 6 Credits
MA20009 Ordinary differential equations & control 6 Credits
MA20010 Vector calculus & partial differential equations 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Introduction to condensed matter physics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA20013 Mathematical modelling & fluids 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
MA20012 Algebra 2 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20059 Relativity & astrophysics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetic waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Students should select 4 optional units in each semester, taking at least one unit from each list.
Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA30065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
MA40044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST C
MA30049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
MA40059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST D
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits

USXX-AKM04: MPhys Mathematics and Physics with Placement

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA10001 Numbers 6 Credits
MA10002 Functions, differentiation & analytic geometry 6 Credits
MA10003 Integration & differential equations 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA10004 Sets & sequences 6 Credits
MA10005 Matrices & multivariate calculus 6 Credits
MA10006 Vectors & applications 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Mechanics & waves [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA20008 Algebra 1 6 Credits
MA20009 Ordinary differential equations & control 6 Credits
MA20010 Vector calculus & partial differential equations 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20017 Introduction to condensed matter physics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Introduction to condensed matter physics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA20012 Algebra 2 6 Credits
MA20013 Mathematical modelling & fluids 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH10004 Relativity & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH20059 Relativity & astrophysics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetic waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30054 Quantum mechanics (distance learning) 12 Credits
PH40041 M.Phys. placement 48 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Students should select 4 optional units in each semester, taking at least one unit from each list.
Mandatory units
MA40044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA30065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH40058 Advanced topics Yr 4 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
PH30036 Final year project - A 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA40059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST C
MA30049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST D
PH30037 Final year project - B 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits

 

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