BSc (Hons) Physics
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I feel very fortunate to choose Hertfordshire. Its good to be with great people. I had good time so far and very much looking forward to the next year.
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Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
Explore the fundamental theories of physics and gain the skills to understand the world in terms of forces and particles in small or complex systems. During this fascinating course you’ll learn to comprehend everything from the streamlined shape of dolphins to the quantum encryption of messages. The course is informed by our internationally excellent and world- leading physics research, which covers areas such as the microphysics of air quality, atmospheric physics, light scattering, quantum optics and mathematical physics. You’ll also have the option of spending a year working in industry or at a research institution. Study abroad opportunities are available at universities in Europe, Australia and the USA.
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About this course
Our degree lets you study the fundamental theories behind Physics and their application to modern-day research and technology. We will take you from the knowledge that you have gained in your school or college studies right the way to the most up-to-date developments.During your second and third years you begin to specialise in experimental physics or more theoretical and mathematical concepts. You can choose from a range of options in your final year, including Nonlinear Systems, Rocket Performance and Propulsion, Physics of Stars, Nonlinear Systems, Partial Differential Equations, Dynamics and Geometry, Further Numerical Methods or Quantum Computing.You will also carry out a final year investigative project in a cutting-edge area of Physics research. You will be closely supervised and guided by one of our experienced researchers in the Centre for Atmospheric & Instrumentation Research. Previous projects have included designing a calibration system for airborne ice sensors, modelling the behaviour of soliton waves in the oceans, and examining quantum dynamics using topological methods.If you are continuing on our MPhys programme it is possible to extend your project into your MPhys year. We also have an innovative strand of industrial projects supported by the Institute of Physics that give you direct experience of working in industrial research.
Within the UK our students have worked at:
IBM
Microsoft
The Rutherford Appleton Labs
The Met Office and
The National Physical Laboratory.
128 UCAS points
The BSc degree has had accreditation from the Institute of Physics (IoP) for a number of years.
Reviews
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Classrooms are small and little unorganised but the teachers are friendly.
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SU may not look great now, but accommodation is being built, it's forum is good and it has links to London
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I feel very fortunate to choose Hertfordshire. Its good to be with great people. I had good time so far and very much looking forward to the next year.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Student
Student
Caroline rawling
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 7 years
Subjects
- Systems
- Programming
- Electromagnetism
- GCSE Physics
- Physics
- Dynamics
- Optical Physics
- Physical universe
- Contemporary physics
- Mathematical Techniques
- Laboratory Physics
Course programme
All of our Physics degree programmes can be taken as a sandwich degree, with a professional placement year. We have a dedicated Placements Tutor in our School who, along with the University’s Careers & Placements Service, will help you find and set up your placement.
StructureLevel 4
Core Modules
- Contemporary Physics (L1) - 30 Credits
- The Physical Universe - 30 Credits
- Small Group Tutorial - 0 Credits
- Mathematical Techniques 1 - 30 Credits
- Applications of Computing - 15 Credits
- Laboratory Physics 1 - 15 Credits
Level 5
Core Modules
- Thermal and Condensed Matter Physics (L2) - 30 Credits
- Optical Physics & Electromagnetism - 30 Credits
- Quantum Physics - 15 Credits
- Mathematical Techniques 2 - 15 Credits
- Graduate Skills - 0 Credits
- Laboratory Physics 2 - 15 Credits
- Programming - 15 Credits
- Dynamics - 15 Credits
- Professional Teaching Skills - 15 Credits
- Numerical Methods - 15 Credits
- Differential Equations - 15 Credits
Core Modules
- Waves and Fluids - 30 Credits
- Computational Physics - 15 Credits
- Contemporary Quantum Physics - 15 Credits
- Investigation in Physics - 15 Credits
- Rocket Performance and Propulsion - 15 Credits
- Professional Placement - 0 Credits
- Physics of Stars - 30 Credits
- Space Dynamics - 15 Credits
- Year Abroad - 0 Credits
- Partial Differential Equations - 15 Credits
- Dynamics and Geometry - 15 Credits
- Further Numerical Methods - 15 Credits
- Nonlinear Systems - 15 Credits
- Placement with Study Abroad - 0 Credits
Additional information
£11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year
BSc (Hons) Physics