Applied Physics MPHYS

4 years with an integrated placement year

Full-time students will be based on campus.

UCAS Code: F310

Typical offer level
A Level: BBC-ABB
BTEC National Diploma: DDD in relevant National Diploma
IB: 32 points

Entry requirements

A Level: Maths Grade B and Physics Grade B
Essential - IB: Higher Level Maths and Physics
Essential - General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted
GCSE: Maths Grade C and English Grade C
A combination of two A Level and two AS Level subjects may be accepted. More on Admissions Policy

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.

Tuition fees:

UK/EU: £9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) (2017/18)

International students: £17,200 (2017/18)
Placement Year : £2,500 for International Students

Scholarships:
For UK / EU students, there are scholarships for students with AAB or above at A Level (or equivalent), household income-based scholarships and placement scholarships.

For international students, the School of Engineering offers a £3000 scholarship to students who can demonstrate a high level of achievement in their academic studies (eg grades AAA or CGPA 3.6+)

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Course Outline

Physics is a core discipline at the heart of our attempts to address many of the challenges facing modern society, from the need for sustainable power generation to our thirst for ever-higher data rates on the internet.

This programme aims to:

• Provide an understanding of the physics principles that underpin development in engineering and of the scientific tools that are important to both physicists and engineers.
  
• Provide students with an excellent learning experience that draws on the research and consultancy of Aston academic staff
  
• Provide well qualified graduates with key skills for lifelong learning
  
• Meet the accreditation requirements of appropriate professional bodies, in particular the Institute of Physics
  
• Ensure relevance by maintaining and enhancing the School’s links with industry, business, professional science based organisations
  
• Maintain and enhance the employability of graduates
  
• Give graduates the grounding and skills to enable them to continue developing their knowledge and understanding
  

Year 1

• Introduction to Computing Concepts
  
• Digital and Analogue Electronics
• Electrical Circuit Theory
• Transition Mathematics for Engineers
• Mechanics
• Mathematics for 1st Year Engineers
• Theory of Electricity
• Introduction to Optics and Waves
• Thermodynamics
• Experimental Physics
• Modern Physics

Year 2

• Electronic Systems Analysis
  
• Mathematical Methods 1
• Electromagnetism
• Physics Group Project
• Measurement and Data Acquisition
• Electrical Systems Engineering
• Quantum Mechanics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Mathematical Methods 2
• Physics Laboratory
• Communication Systems

Year 3

• Research Methodology
• Applied Physics Problem Solving
• Java Programming for Electronic Engineers
• Digital Transmission and Communication Systems

Choice between:

International Placement Assessment / International Study Placement
or
Individual Research / MEng Placement Module

Year 4

Core Modules

• Atomic and Nuclear Physics
• Optoelectronics
• Signal Processing
• MPhys Final Year Project

Optional Modules

• Biophotonics
• Nanomaterials and Applications
• Digital Transmission
• Optical Communications Systems
• Radio Systems and Personal Communications Networks
• Information Theory and Coding, and Traffic Theory
• Power Electronics
• Power Systems 6
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability