Physics
Postgraduate
In Leeds
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Leeds
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Physics is the most fundamental of all sciences. It observes and explores the physical laws and principles that govern the nature of the universe. Physics research underpins many technological advances, from cancer treatments to electronic devices. It is a stimulating and inspiring discipline.
Studying physics at Leeds, you’ll develop thorough knowledge of core physics, from thermodynamics to quantum physics. You can also explore more advanced topics that relate to our research strengths – from astrophysics to nanoscale and biophysics.
Moreover, on this course you’ll get involved in real research via several routes, such as through our group industrial project module and your final year research project. We offer all students the chance to apply for a summer research placement, where you’ll work with our researchers and be paid a salary. As well as advancing you as a physicist, these opportunities allow you to develop transferable skills that can help you achieve your aspirations.
Enhancing your degree
This course offers you the opportunity to spend a year working in industry or studying at a university abroad, both of which provide valuable experience and help your personal development. Both of these schemes add an additional year to your course, taking the total course length to 4 years.
Our industrial placement scheme gives you the opportunity to gain work experience in an industry relevant to your degree and interests. Our students often describe this industrial experience as an invaluable part of their degree and one which stands them in good stead for their future careers.
The study abroad year enables you to gain insight into the study of physics at one of our partner universities overseas. Many students have found this to be extremely worthwhile in helping broaden their horizons in terms of learning about a new culture and improving their foreign language skills.
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Entry requirements
A-level: AAB including Physics and Mathematics.
Excludes A Level General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Where an A Level science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A Level at the stated grade.
GCSE: C in English Language, or an equivalent English language qualification.
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Subjects
- Maths
- Astrophysics
- Project
- Industry
- Medical
- Medical training
- GCSE Physics
- Quantum Physics
Course programme
Throughout the first two years of your degree, you’ll study core physics topics, including mechanics, quantum physics, relativity, vibrations and waves, thermal physics, electromagnetism and solid state physics. You’ll also have the option to take modules offered by our research groups, such as astrophysics or nanophysics, or even electives from other departments via discovery modules.
In your final year, your work will be closely linked to current research. We offer advanced modules on research topics such as quantum photonics, bionanophysics, quantum mechanics, liquid crystals, cardiovascular medical imaging, and cosmology. Our students are also able to study higher level modules offered by the Department of Medical Physics, the School of Mathematics and the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science.
For your final year project, you’ll work as part of an internationally recognised research team on an open-ended project. You’ll plan and organise your work, follow it through and present your results. This is a wonderful opportunity to take part and actually contribute to the latest physics research and join one of our research groups.
Course structure
These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- Physics Laboratory 1- Introduction to Experimental Physics (A) 10 credits
- Physics Laboratory 2- Introduction to Experimental Physics (B) 10 credits
- Physics 1- Fundamental Forces 25 credits
- Physics 2- Properties of Matter 25 credits
- Computing 1- Fundamentals of Programming 10 credits
- Maths 1- Scalars and Vectors 10 credits
- Maths 2- Multivariable Calculus 10 credits
- Introduction to Medical Imaging 10 credits
- Stars and Galaxies 10 credits
- Planets and the Search for Life 10 credits
- Introduction to Nanotechnology 10 credits
- The Atmosphere of Planet Earth 10 credits
- Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting 10 credits
- Water in the Environment 10 credits
- Introductory Linear Algebra 10 credits
Compulsory modules
- Physics Laboratory 3- Experimental Physics (A) 10 credits
- Physics Laboratory 4- Experimental Physics (B) 10 credits
- Physics 3- Fields and Energy 25 credits
- Physics 4- Quantum and Nuclear Physics 25 credits
- Computing 2- Computational Physics 10 credits
- Maths 3- Matrices and Operators 10 credits
- Maths 4- Transforms and Partial Differential Equations 10 credits
- Science Education: Issues and Challenges 10 credits ...
Physics
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Open Learning College
Course Distance Learning£ 356 £ 456 -
Scarborough Sixth Form College
A Level North Yorkshire / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Oxford Open Learning
GCSE Distance Learning£ 295 + VAT -
ICS
Course Online£ 285 -
Home Learning International
Course Distance Learning£ 385 VAT inc. -
City College Norwich
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request
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