B.Sc. Theoretical Physics
Bachelor's degree
In Edinburgh
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Bachelor's degree
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Edinburgh (Scotland)
Physics is the fundamental human endeavour to understand the structure and evolution of the universe. Its scope runs from quarks and leptons, the smallest fragments of the universe, through the material world we perceive directly with our senses, and on to stars and galaxies, and the origins and fate of the universe itself. Our aim is to guide you through this territory; to share with you our enthusiasm for it; and to equip you with a range of thinking and practical skills which you will need if your subsequent career is in Physics, and which you will value even if it is not.
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Mechanics
- Mathematics
- GCSE Mathematics
- Skills and Training
Course programme
You will study two compulsory courses. Physics 1A: Foundations and Physics 1B: Stuff of the Universe.
Physics 1A presents the pillars of physics upon which subsequent material is based and will develop your problem solving and study skills. It is innovative in its use of technology and offers an interactive learning experience.
Physics 1B introduces you to a wide range of physics topics, including waves, introductory quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics and how these impact our understanding of the universe. It also includes an introduction to university laboratory work.
You will also be able to choose two courses from other academic areas and will complete a selection of mathematics courses.
Year 2You will study modern physics and physics of fields and matter. Supporting mathematics courses will cover algebra, calculus, dynamics and vector calculus and you will be introduced to practical physics, including programming, data analysis and experimental techniques. Students will have the freedom to choose one or two courses from other academic areas.
Year 3You will study thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, electromagnetism, optics and quantum mechanics.
We offer a supporting mathematics course covering Fourier analysis, probability and statistics, a computing course on numerical algorithms, and an introductory course to research methods.
Year 4In this year there are compulsory courses covering relativity, nuclear & particle physics, condensed matter physics, lagrangian dynamics and symmetries of quantum mechanics. Students also take a number of specialist courses from a list available.
B.Sc. Theoretical Physics