Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

On this course you will cover fundamental topics, including electromagnetism, optics, quantum and classical mechanics, relativity, statistical physics and thermodynamics, wave phenomena and the properties of matter.All our degree courses are structured around a common core to ensure that all students have a good grounding in the fundamental aspects of physics, mathematics and experimental methods.

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London
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South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ

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About this course

What you study All our degree courses are structured around a common core to ensure that all students have a good grounding in the fundamental aspects of physics, mathematics and experimental methods. You can then specialise by following themes such as: Theoretical physics Astrophysics Particle physics and cosmology Quantum optics and photonics Solid state physics All our degrees...

Home and EU students 2016 entry: £9,000 per year Please note the tuition fee you pay may increase slightly each year in line with inflation and subject to UK government regulations. If you have applied for a Tuition Fee Loan (see below), your loan entitlement will automatically increase to reflect any changes; you will need to reapply for a loan each year at the new fee rate. Islands and overseas students

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Subjects

  • IT
  • GCSE Physics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Project
  • Skills and Training
  • Electromagnetism
  • Thermodynamics

Course programme

Modules shown are for the current academic year, and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

You will cover the fundamentals of Physics in the first two years, mainly studying core modules, before the third year where you will have the choice of advanced mathematics and specialised physics modules.

You will normally need to achieve a grade of 40% in each academic year in order to progress to the next academic year.

Year 1 Core modules
  • Electricity and Magnetism, Relativity
  • Electronics
  • Laboratory and Computing I
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics, Vibrations and Waves
  • Professional Skills I
  • Project
  • Quantum Physics and Structure of Matter
Year 2 Core modules
  • Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Electromagnetism and Optics
  • Laboratory and Computing II
  • Mathematics and Statistics of Measurement
  • Professional Skills II
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Optional modules

You choose one optional module from the below list:

  • Communicating Physics
  • Environmental Physics
  • Imperial Horizons
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Sun, Stars and Planets
Year 3

You will study a combination of core and optional modules:

Core modules
  • Comprehensive Physics
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Light and Matter
  • Physics Laboratory III
  • Physics of the Universe
  • Professional Skills III
Optional modules

You choose modules to total 24-27 ECTS credits, and the below groups of modules are given as a guide to what you will be able to choose from.

Project or essay

You have the opportunity to choose between a project or essay to complete in your third year.

Optional modules

There are two groups of modules and you will choose at least one from each.

Group 1
  • Environmental Physics
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Sun, Stars & Planets
Group 2
  • Advanced Hydrodynamics
  • Advanced Particle Physics
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Cosmology
  • General Relativity
  • Information Theory
  • Laser Technology
  • Nanotechnology in Consumer Electronics
  • Optical Communications
  • Plasmonics & Metamaterials
  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Quantum Information
  • Quantum Optics
  • Quantum Theory of Matter
  • Space Physics
  • Unification
Humanities and Business

You choose one of the modules below during the third year of your studies, in order to allow you to broaden your degree.

  • Imperial Horizons
  • Business for Professional Engineers and Scientists

Physics

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