Physics with Renewable Energy Science BSc

University of Dundee

Bachelor's degree

In Dundee

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Dundee (Scotland)

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    September

Renewable Energy is the study of the energy sources of the future. It involves every aspect of the study of matter and energy, and forms the basis of the science, engineering and technology of tomorrow. A career in renewable energy is both rewarding and a positive contribution to the fight against global environmental damage.

At Dundee our Renewable Energy degrees emphasise real-life engineering practice and research methodology through extensive practical projects chosen to match your career objectives. They reflect both experimental and theoretical aspects of the subject.

You will have the opportunity to get involved with our research projects as part of the Undergraduate Research Club from Level 1 onwards.

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Location

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Dundee (Dundee City)
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University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, Scotland, UK

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About this course

The renewable energy industry is simply exploding in size throughout the world and offers a wide variety of employment opportunities. It is a major high technology industry in the UK with a significant demand for graduates with specialist skills.

Our graduates can work confidently in any career in which a sound ability in mathematics, computing, or administrative organisation is required, on top of their skills in the science and technology of energy. So apart from the mainstream commercial activities such as wind turbines and solar cells, biomass and energy conservation, we also see our graduates taking up careers in financial management, broadcasting, with the civil service, and with the police and armed services.

MSci graduates draw on an extended project, which gives a strong foundation for those who want to continue into PhD or industrial research.

BBBB (minimum) - AABB (typical) at Higher including mathematics and a science or engineering subject (physics is preferred)
BCC (minimum) - BBB (typical) including A-Level mathematics and a science or engineering subject (physics is preferred)
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM

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Subjects

  • Renewable Energy
  • Mathematics
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • GCSE Physics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Astronomical Phenomena
  • Astronomical
  • Instrumentation

Course programme

Sructure of the course

Level 1
  • Mechanics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Light, Waves and Matter
  • Astronomical Phenomena
  • Professional skills (experimental, writing, data analysis and computer modelling)
  • Mathematics
Level 2
  • Electromagnetism and Circuits
  • Classical and Quantum Properties of Matter
  • Electronics and Instrumentation
  • Applied Mathematics and Optics
  • Programming (Students will learn C++ and Matlab related to physical science problem solving)
  • Mathematics
Level 3
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Physics Lab and Transferable Skills
  • Atomic Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computational Physics
  • Solar Energy & Photovoltaics
Level 4
  • Renewable Energy Science Project
  • Thermal Physics
  • Environmental Physics
  • Wind & Marine Energy
  • Nuclear Energy
Level 5

This year is only followed by the MSci Honours students.

  • MSci Independent research project
  • Research Skills module (choose from a wide range of advanced modules)
  • Computational Physics
  • Chemical Energy
  • Differential Equations
  • Mathematics of Fluids
How you will be taught

Our teaching uses enhanced resources in the form of state-of-the-art laboratories and expertise in areas such as solar cells and nanotechnology, and most of the teaching takes place in small groups with easy access to staff and a personal approach to lectures, tutorials, and practical work.

How you will be assessed

A variety of assessment methods is used, in some cases we will ask you to submit coursework and laboratory reports, in others you will take examinations, and sometimes we will simply ask you to discuss what you have achieved.

All BSc students undertake a research project in their final year of study, under the supervision of a member of staff. Previous projects have included:

  • carbon footprints for companies/buildings
  • battery technology for transport use
  • integration of large scale wind power.

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  • GCSE Mathematics Undergraduate Degrees
  • Undergraduate Degrees in Scotland
  • Physics Undergraduate Degrees
  • Physics Undergraduate Degrees in Scotland
  • University of Dundee Undergraduate Degrees

Physics with Renewable Energy Science BSc

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