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Department of Physics Course Catalogue 2022/3


USPH-AKM16: MPhys(Hons) Physics with Theoretical Physics with Professional Placement


Leading to the award of MASTER OF PHYSICS WITH THEORETICAL PHYSICS


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement


Normal course duration: 5 Years

[Page last updated: 24 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 15; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 16
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 2 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 3 Stage 5: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
 None
Coexistent Masters course?:
 Yes
DAPS and exit awards:
 USPH-AKB16: BSc(Hons) Physics with Theoretical Physics with placement
USPH-AKL16: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USPH-AKC16: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: Yes; Year 5: Yes
NFAAR version applicable:
 NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
 Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 16%
Part 2 Stage 3: 0%
Part 2 Stage 4: 34%
Part 3 Stage 5: 50%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
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
ECTS Credits
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
ECTS Credits
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.


Year 2 onwards

This is a new course for which only Year 1 is being delivered in 2022/3. Years 2 - 5 of the course will be phased in to these catalogues from 2023/4 onwards.

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.