Physics
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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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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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
- 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
You choose one optional module from the below list:
- Communicating Physics
- Environmental Physics
- Imperial Horizons
- Mathematical Methods
- Sun, Stars and Planets
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
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 essayYou have the opportunity to choose between a project or essay to complete in your third year.
Optional modulesThere are two groups of modules and you will choose at least one from each.
Group 1- Environmental Physics
- Mathematical Methods
- Sun, Stars & Planets
- 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
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
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