Physics with Quantum Technologies BSc (Hons) or MPhys – 2020 entry

Bachelor's degree

In Guildford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    3 Years

This course combines elements of traditional physics with the study of quantum technologies, just at the time they’re moving into the prototype stage.

You’ll also learn about existing quantum technologies, such as the devices used to transmit internet data and those behind the lasers in Blu-ray players.

During your first year, you can switch between any of our specialist physics courses.

You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MPhys (Master of Physics), a direct route to a masters qualification. On an MPhys, you’ll spend a year doing research before returning for a final year of masters-level modules. You may have the option to switch to a BSc or MPhys during your studies.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

Our BSc and MPhys Physics with Quantum Technologies courses will teach you all about the quantum world and will open the door to a wealth of opportunities in academia, finance, data science and the technology industry.

Quantum technologies harness the unusual features of the quantum world to perform tasks that are difficult with conventional technologies. Our BSc and MPhys Physics with Quantum Technologies courses cover the full spectrum of this exciting and rapidly developing field – from laser and photonics to quantum information and quantum computing.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.
Recent physics graduates have secured roles such as:

Senior Development Engineer, Fourth State Medicine Ltd
Research Scientist RF and Microwave Metrologist, National Physical Laboratory
System Analyst, Raytheon Systems Ltd
Automation Tester, CGI
Graduate Physicist, DSTL
Graduate Engineer, Aktins
Trainee Clinical Scientist, NHS.

BSc (Hons):
ABB
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

MPhys (Hons):
AAA - AAB
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

BSc (Hons) with foundation year:
CCC - (including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry).
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

BSc (Hons) - Institute of Physics (IOP)
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

MPhys - Institute of Physics (IOP)
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

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Subjects

  • GCSE Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Fundamentals
  • Physics
  • Oscillations
  • Scientific
  • Skills
  • QUANTA
  • Atoms
  • Mathematical
  • Computational Physics
  • Properties OF MATTER

Course programme

Year 1

Module
  • ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS
  • OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES
  • SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION SKILLS
  • ATOMS AND QUANTA
  • MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
  • PROPERTIES OF MATTER
  • THE UNIVERSE
Year 2

Module
  • ELECTROMAGNETISM, SCALAR AND VECTOR FIELDS
  • ENERGY, ENTROPY AND NUMERICAL PHYSICS
  • QUANTUM PHYSICS
  • SOLID STATE PHYSICS
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
  • FROM ATOMS TO LASERS
  • LIGHT LAB
  • NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Year 3

Module
  • ADVANCED QUANTUM PHYSICS
  • COSMOLOGY AND GALAXY FORMATION
  • LIGHT AND MATTER
  • MODERN ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
  • MODERN COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES
  • NUCLEAR ASTROPHYSICS
  • RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN ASTRONOMY
  • SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY
  • SOFT MATTER AND BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
  • SPECIAL RELATIVITY
  • APPLIED MAGNETISM AND SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
  • FINAL YEAR PROJECT
  • NANOPHOTONICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Optional modules for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
  • Choose 2 optional modules in Semester 1.

Physics with Quantum Technologies BSc (Hons) or MPhys – 2020 entry

Price on request