Physics : MPhys Hons : F303
Master
In Lancaster
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Lancaster
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Our Physics degree equips you with a broad conceptual and practical working knowledge of physics, along with key transferrable skills enabling you to embark on a wide variety of career paths. . The specialist teaching is informed by our world-leading activities in areas such as low-temperature physics and quantum technologies.
The core curriculum includes subjects such as Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism in your first year, Quantum Mechanics and Relativity in your second year, and Particle Physics, Atomic Physics and Condensed Matter Physics in your third year. This is complemented by laboratories where you will perform state-of-the-art experiments with sophisticated equipment and associated software. Alternatively in year 3, students can choose to do an extended industrially oriented group project in collaboration with a company or other external organisation. In years three and four, there is a wide range of advanced options which include subjects such as Quantum Computation, Matter at Low Temperatures, and Space Physics.
In your final year you will take part in an extended investigative project in one of our leading research groups, giving you access to world-leading facilities such as our unique Quantum Technology and Low-Temperature centres. Examples of recent project topics include vortices in superfluids, single photon photodiodes, nanoscale probe microscopy of graphene, quantum dots and other novel quantum nanostructures.
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About this course
Physics is an exciting subject that is fundamental to the developments in modern society. Applications of the subject range from the very pure to the very practical, and a physics degree opens up a wide range of rewarding careers in scientific research and technological development, as well as in a variety of other professions. A substantial number of our graduates continue on to postgraduate education, or enter employment that directly relies on their specialist skills. Our students also find employment in careers where they are valued because of general skills gained during the course such as logical thinking, problem solving, numeracy and computer literacy. Examples include consulting, finance, computer programming, and accountancy, as well as managerial and administrative positions.
Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.
A Level AAA
Required Subjects A level Mathematics grade A and A level Physics grade A
IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
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Subjects
- Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- GCSE Physics
- Particle Physics
- Quantum Physics
- Communication Skills
- Physics Skills
- Magnetic fields
- Integration
- Oscillations
Course programme
Many of Lancaster's degree programmes are flexible, offering students the opportunity to cover a wide selection of subject areas to complement their main specialism. You will be able to study a range of modules, some examples of which are listed below.
Year 1Core
- Basic Physics Skills / Communication Skills
- Classical Mechanics
- Complex methods
- Electric and Magnetic Fields
- Electrical Circuits & Instruments / Practical Lab II
- Functions and differentiation
- Integration
- Optics & Optical Instruments / Practical Lab III
- Oscillations & Waves / Practical Lab I
- Quantum Physics
- Series and Differential Equations
- The Physical Universe
- Thermal Properties of Matter
- Vector Calculus
- Vectors & Vector Algebra / IT Skills
Core
- Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics
- Experimental Lab I
- Experimental Lab II
- Experimental Lab III
- Maths I
- Maths II
- Quantum Mechanics
- Relativity, Nuclei and Particles
- Scientific Programming and Modelling Project
- Thermal Properties of Matter
Core
- Atomic Physics
- General Physics Examination Paper
- Industrial Group Project
- Low Temperature Physics Laboratory
- Particle Physics
- Particle Physics Group Project
- Semiconductor Physics Laboratory
- Solid State Physics
- Statistical Physics
Optional
- Astronomy
- Computer Modelling
- Energy
- Flavour Physics
- Groups and Symmetries
- Lasers and Applications
- Matter at low temperature
- Physics of Fluids
- Physics of Living Systems
- Quantum information processing
- Space and auroral physics
Core
- MPhys Literature Review
- MPhys Project
Optional
- Advanced Electrodynamics and Gravity
- Advanced Magnetism
- Advanced Relativity and Gravity
- Computer Modelling
- Energy
- Experimental Methods in Particle Physics
- Flavour Physics
- Gauge Theories
- Groups and Symmetries
- Lasers and Applications
- Matter at low temperature
- Physics of Fluids
- Physics of Living Systems
- Quantum transport in Low Dimensional Nanostructures
- Semiconductor Device Physics
Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and others which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme. We divide academic study into two sections - Part 1 (Year 1) and Part 2 (Year 2, 3 and sometimes 4). For most programmes Part 1 requires you to study 120 credits spread over at least three modules which, depending upon your programme, will be drawn from one, two or three different academic subjects. A higher degree of specialisation then develops in subsequent years.
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.
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Physics : MPhys Hons : F303