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Undergraduate Programme Structures for 2005/06

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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20042 BSc year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

USPH-AFB03: BSc (hons) Applied Physics

Year 1 not available in 2005/6


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
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

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

Year 1 not available in 2005/6


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
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20042 BSc year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 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
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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students choosing CM30080 from this list must also take CM20001
CM20001 Foundations of computer graphics 6 Credits
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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 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
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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students choosing CM30080 from this list must also take CM20001
CM20001 Foundations of computer graphics 6 Credits
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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

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

Years 1, 2 and 3 not available in 2005/6


Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 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

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

USPH-AFB09: BSc Physics

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

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
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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
PH40065 Final year project (MPhys) 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30025 Equations of science 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30033 Low-dimensional semiconductors 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 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
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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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
PH30066 MPhys year abroad 36 Credits
PH40043 MPhys year abroad 24 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH40058 Advanced topics Yr 4 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

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
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

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

Year 1 not available in 2005/6


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
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 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
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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students choosing CM30080 from this list must also take CM20001
CM20001 Foundations of computer graphics 6 Credits
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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

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

Years 1, 2 and 3 not available in 2005/6


Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
PH30027 Signals processing 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

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

USPH-AKB09: BSc Physics (with Placement)

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

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
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits
ZZ30004 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 Electronics and data analysis 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits
PH10011 Laboratory & information skills 1A 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH10004 Dynamics, relativity & gravity 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 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
PH30064 MPhys placement A 24 Credits
PH40041 MPhys placement B 24 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 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
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH40058 Advanced topics Yr 4 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 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
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 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 Vibrations, waves & optics [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
Choose either both units in block A or both units in block B:
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
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: BLOCK B
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
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
Both units in block C must be chosen if block A was chosen in Semester 1. Both units in block D must be chosen in block B was chosen in Semester 1:
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetic waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20062 Building blocks of the universe [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
Select 4 units from blocks A and B. Students must select at least 1 unit from each block.
NB. Students selecting PH30036 (Academic Year unit included in block B) should only choose 3 units from blocks A and B.
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
MA30044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA40065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK B
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits

Select 4 units from blocks C and D. Students must select at least 1 unit from each block. Students selecting PH30036 (Academic Year unit included in block D) should only choose 3 units from blocks C and D.
i) Students choosing PH30036 may not take MA30128
ii) MA30059 may not be taken unless MA30044 was taken in Semester 1
iii) MA40049 may not be taken unless MA40065 was taken in Semester 1

Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
MA40049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 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 Vibrations, waves & optics [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
Choose either both units in block A or both units in block B:
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
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: BLOCK B
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
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
Both units in block C must be chosen if block A was chosen in Semester 1, both units in block D must be chosen if block B was chosen in Semester 1:
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetic waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20062 Building blocks of the universe [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20042 BSc year abroad 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK B & D
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
Select 4 units from blocks A and B. Students must select at least 1 unit from each block.
NB. Students selecting PH30036 (Academic Year unit included in block B) should only choose 3 units from blocks A and B.
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
MA30044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA40065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK B
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits

Select 4 units from blocks C and D. Students must select at least 1 unit from each block. Students selecting PH30036 (Academic Year unit included in block D) should only choose 3 units from blocks C and D.
i) Students choosing PH30036 may not take MA30128
ii) MA30059 may not be taken unless MA30044 was taken in Semester 1
iii) MA40049 may not be taken unless MA40065 was taken in Semester 1

Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
MA40049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

USXX-AFM01: MSci (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 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Year 2 onwards not available in 2005/6

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 Vibrations, waves & optics [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
Choose either both units in block A or both units in block B:
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
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: BLOCK B
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
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
Both units in block C must be chosen if block A was chosen in Semester 1, both units in block D must be chosen if block B was chosen in Semester 1:
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetic waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20062 Building blocks of the universe [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH20040 B.Sc. placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK B & D
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
Select 4 units from blocks A and B. Students must select at least 1 unit from each block.
NB. Students selecting PH30036 (Academic Year unit included in block B) should only choose 3 units from blocks A and B.
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
MA30044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA40065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK B
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Real solids, surfaces & soft matter physics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits

Select 4 units from blocks C and D. Students must select at least 1 unit from each block. Students selecting PH30036 (Academic Year unit included in block D) should only choose 3 units from blocks C and D.
i) Students choosing PH30036 may not take MA30128
ii) MA30059 may not be taken unless MA30044 was taken in Semester 1
iii) MA40049 may not be taken unless MA40065 was taken in Semester 1

Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
MA40049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30057 Stellar & galactic astrophysics 6 Credits

USXX-AKM04: MPhys Mathematics and Physics with Placement

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


Year 1 not available in 2005/6


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
Choose either both units in block A or both units in block B:
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
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: BLOCK B
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
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
Both units in block C must be chosen if block A was chosen in Semester 1, both units in block D must be chosen if block B was chosen in Semester 1:
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetic waves & optics 6 Credits
PH20016 Building blocks of the universe 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetic waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20062 Building blocks of the universe [WL] 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
PH30054 Quantum mechanics (distance learning) 12 Credits
PH30064 MPhys placement A 24 Credits
PH40041 MPhys placement B 24 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PH30036 Final year project 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MA30044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
PH30023 Electromagnetism 6 Credits
Choose 2 units from block A and either PH30036 (Academic Year) or PH30055 from block B:
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK A
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA40065 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 between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK B
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
PH30029 Thermodynamics & statistical mechanics 6 Credits
Choose 2 units from block C and PH30056 from block D if you have not chosen PH30036 (Academic Year):
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK C
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA40049 Linear elasticity 6 Credits
PH30032 Lasers & modern optics 6 Credits
PH30034 Superconductivity & magnetism 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: BLOCK D
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits

 

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