Theoretical Physics BSc

The Theoretical Physics course itself comes in two varieties – ‘Lab’ and ‘No Lab’ – you are free to choose between them on arrival. By the middle of the second year the ‘Lab’ and ‘No Lab’ options combine with neither at a disadvantage.

• Quantum Mechanics and Optics and Waves - 10 credits
• Classical Mechanics and Relativity 1 - 10 credits
• Classical Mechanics and Relativity 2 - 10 credits
• Mathematics for Physicists 1A - 10 credits
• Mathematics for Physicists 1B - 10 credits
• Physics Laboratory 1A - 10 credits
• Physics Laboratory 1B - 10 credits
• Physics and Communication Skills 1 - 10 credits
• Electromagnetic and Temperature and Matter - 20 credits
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics - 10 credits
• Chaos and Nonlinear Systems A - 10 credits

• Quantum Mechanics and Optics and Waves - 10 credits
• Classical Mechanics and Relativity 1 - 10 credits
• Classical Mechanics and Relativity 2 - 10 credits
• Mathematics for Physicists 1A - 10 credits
• Mathematics for Physicists 1B - 10 credits
• Physics and Communication Skills 1 - 10 credits
• Electromagnetic and Temperature and Matter - 20 credits
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics - 10 credits
• Chaos in Discrete and Continuous Systems - 10 credits
• Special Relativity and Dynamical Systems - 10 credits

Optional modules - choose ONE of the following modules:

• Introduction to Particle Physics and Cosmology - 10 credits
• Introduction to Astrophysics - 10 credits

• Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics - 10 credits
• Eigenphysics - 10 credits
• Electromagnetism 2 - 10 credits
• Physics and Communication Skills 2 - 10 credits
• Quantum Mechanics 2 - 10 credits
• Statistical Physics and Entropy - 10 credits
• Particles and Nuclei & A Quantum Approach to Solids - 10 credits
• Optics - 10 credits
• Mathematics for Physicists 2A - 10 credits
• Mathematics for Physicists 2B - 10 credits
• Physics Laboratory 2 - 10 credits

Optional modules - choose ONE of the following modules:

• Structure in the Universe - 10 credits
• Nuclear Physics and Neutrinos - 10 credits
• Electronics - 10 credits
• Observational Astronomy - 10 credits

• Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics - 10 credits
• Eigenphysics - 10 credits
• Electromagnetism 2 - 10 credits
• Physics and Communication Skills 2 - 10 credits
• Quantum Mechanics 2 - 10 credits
• Statistical Physics and Entropy - 10 credits
• Particles and Nuclei & A Quantum Approach to Solids - 10 credits
• Optics - 10 credits
• Mathematics for Physicists 2A - 10 credits
• Mathematics for Physicists 2B - 10 credits

Optional modules - choose TWO of the following modules:

• Structure in the Universe - 10 credits
• Nuclear Physics and Neutrinos - 10 credits
• Electronics - 10 credits
• Observational Astronomy - 10 credits

• Quantum Mechanics 3 - 10 credits
• Radiation and Relativity - 10 credits
• Statistical Physics - 10 credits
• Complex Variable Theory - 10 credits
• General Physics - 10 credits
• Current Topics in Theoretical Physics - 10 credits
• Scientific Computing Laboratory 2 - 10 credits

Example modules:

• Chaos and Dynamical Systems - 10 credits
• Observational Cosmology - 10 credits
• Group Studies - 20 credits
• Condensed Matter Physics - 10 credits
• Fission and Fusion - 10 credits
• Medical Imaging - 10 credits
• Images and Communications - 10 credits
• Physics Teaching in Schools - 10 credits
• Particle Physics - 10 credits
• Nuclear Physics - 10 credits
• The Life and Death of Stars - 10 credits
• Atomic Physics - 10 credits
• Evolution of Cosmic Structure - 10 credits
• Semiconductor Optoelectronics - 10 credits
• Continuum Mechanics - 20 credits
• Methods in Partial Differential Equations - 20 credits
• Partial Differential Equations - 10 credits
• Asteroseismology and Exoplanets - 10 credits
• Physics of Music and Sound - 10 credits
• Scientific Computing Laboratory 1 - 10 credits
• Physical Principles of Radar - 10 credits
• Applied Mathematical Analysis - 20 credits

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to core modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.