Physics MPhys

UCLAN - University of Central Lancashire

Postgraduate

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Preston

Are you inspired by the bizarre worlds of relativity and quantum mechanics? Do you have a passion to understand the fundamental principles that govern everything from atoms to galaxies? Then UCLan's MPhys Physics degree course provides a comprehensive education in the subject, from nanophysics to lasers, and beyond. You will improve your mathematical skills, backed up by practical laboratory experience, and gain an in-depth knowledge of the laws of physics, and how they apply to real situations. You will become highly proficient at problem solving and solving challenges by thinking creatively. These, along with the practical skills gained through planning experiments, processing, analysing, and interpreting data, are skills highly sought after by employers.    

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Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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University Of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry Requirements 2017/18 128 points at A2 including B in Physics & Maths (excluding General Studies).
BTEC considered with Maths & Physics A2.
Pass Access To HE with 128 UCAS points.
International Baccalaureate 30P.
IELTS grade 6 with no subscore lower than 5.5.
GCSE 5 at grade C including Maths & English or equivalent.   ...

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Subjects

  • GCSE Physics
  • Mechanics

Course programme

Course at a Glance Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Physics
  • Introduction to Laboratory Physics (including the “Physics Challenge”)
  • Introduction to Astronomy
  • Introduction to Mechanics
  • Applied Physics and Linear Systems
  • Functions, Vectors, and Calculus

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Electromagnetism and Waves
  • Thermal and Quantum Physics
  • Laboratory Physics and Astrophysics
  • Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Scientific Computing

Optional modules

  • Measurement, Instrumentation, LabVIEW, and Interfacing
  • Vector Calculus
  • Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Electrodynamics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics
  • Laboratory Physics and Astrophysics

Optional modules

  • Relativity and Cosmology
  • Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Condensed Matter (Solid State and Soft Matter)
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms
  • Project

Year 4

Compulsory modules

  • Project
  • Advanced Laboratory

Optional modules

  • Magnetism
  • Lasers and Modern Optics
  • Renewable Energy Technology

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