Department of Physics Course Catalogue 2022/3
USPH-AKB02: BSc(Hons) Physics with Year long work placement
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement
Normal course duration: 4 Years
[Page last updated: 24 April 2022]
Applicable NFAAR appendices: | Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | No |
DAPS and exit awards: | USPH-AFB01: BSc (hons) Physics
USPH-AKL02: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USPH-AKC02: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: No |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 2 Stage 3: 0%
Part 3 Stage 4: 68% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH10007 | Mathematical methods for physics 1 | 12 Credits |
| PH10102 | Experimental physics and computing 1 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH10002 | Properties of matter | 6 Credits |
| PH10003 | Electric circuits | 3 Credits |
| PH10004 | Classical mechanics | 3 Credits |
| PH10005 | Vibrations, waves & optics | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH10001 | Introduction to quantum physics | 6 Credits |
| PH10006 | Electricity & magnetism | 6 Credits |
| PH10103 | Relativity and astrophysics | 6 Credits |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20105 | Experimental physics and computing 2 | 12 Credits |
| PH20107 | Mathematical methods for physics 2 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20013 | Quantum & atomic physics | 6 Credits |
| PH20016 | Particles, nuclei & stars | 6 Credits |
| PH20029 | Thermal physics | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20014 | Electromagnetism 1 | 6 Credits |
| PH20017 | Condensed matter physics 1 | 6 Credits |
| PH20104 | Planets and exoplanets | 6 Credits |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20040 | Professional placement | 60 Credits |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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- Students must take a total of 30 credits in each semester.
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30036 | Final year project (BSc) | 12 Credits |
| PH30096 | Industry team project | 12 Credits |
| PH30099 | Communicating physics project | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select 24 credits from the following list:
- Students registering for ED30005 will be required to pass an enhanced DBS check.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| ED30005 | Science education in practice | 6 Credits |
| PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 Credits |
| PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 Credits |
| PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30108 | Fluid dynamics in physics & astrophysics | 6 Credits |
| PH30109 | Stars and stellar evolution | 6 Credits |
| PH30116 | Data analysis and research methods for observational astronomy | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select 24 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 Credits |
| PH30025 | Mathematical methods | 6 Credits |
| PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 Credits |
| PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 Credits |
| PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 Credits |
| PH30098 | Networks | 3 Credits |
| PH30101 | General relativity | 6 Credits |
| PH30110 | Computational astrophysics | 6 Credits |
| PH30111 | Galaxies and introduction to cosmology | 6 Credits |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list