Physics BSc / MSci (Hons)

Modules at level 1 are designed to increase your understanding of fundamental physics and give the necessary mathematical skills on which modules in later years depend:

• Mechanics
• Electricity and Circuits
• Light, Waves and Matter
• Astronomical Phenomena
• Professional Physics (experimental, writing, data analysis and computer modelling)
• Mathematics

Level 2 will extend your knowledge of classical physics and introduce you to some of the exciting advances made in modern physics:

• Electromagnetism and Light
• Classical and Quantum Properties of Matter
• Electronics and Instrumentation
• Applied Mathematics and Optics
• Programming (Students will learn C++ and Matlab related to physical science problem solving)
• Mathematics

At Level 3 you begin a detailed study of the main topics of modern physics together with the acquisition of advanced laboratory skills:

• Electromagnetism
• Quantum Mechanics
• Mathematical Methods
• Atomic Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Thermal Physics
• Computational Physics
• Physics Lab and Transferable Skills (over both semesters)

At Honours level, you continue your in-depth studies and carry out a personal project involving practical experience in a research laboratory:

• Physics Research Project (over both semesters)
• Thermal Physics
• Optics and Photonics
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Classical Mechanics and Relativity
• Options from (for example):
  • Environmental Physics
  • Biophysics
  • Wind and Marine Energy
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Advanced Thermal Physics
  • Advanced Condensed Matter Physics

This year is only followed by the MSci Honours students. Modules cover selected topics in considerable depth and introduce you to research techniques and mathematical methods encountered by professional physicists.

• Physics Research Project (both semesters)
• Independent Study Module
• Advanced Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Optics and Photonics, Computational Physics and Biophysics

• coursework and laboratory reports
• examinations
• discussions

Physics at Dundee is comfortably small and friendly with a relaxed atmosphere. Our formal teaching methods involve a combination of traditional lectures and tutorials, together with new and innovative multi-media based activities and practical laboratory sessions.

Students also receive IT training to gain maximum benefit from the advanced computing resources, and so enhance their transferable skills.