Quite possibly the most astonishing aspect of the world around us is that so much of it can be understood by using a relatively small number of physical laws. Theoretical physicists devote themselves to uncovering the most appropriate mathematical laws for deducing the essence of physical phenomena on all scales, from the quantum world of microscopic matter and nanomaterials to the geometry of curved space-time and the large-scale structure of the cosmos.
The core curriculum includes subjects such as quantum physics and electromagnetism in your first year, quantum mechanics...
Quite possibly the most astonishing aspect of the world around us is that so much of it can be understood by using a relatively small number of physical laws. Theoretical physicists devote themselves to uncovering the most appropriate mathematical laws for deducing the essence of physical phenomena on all scales, from the quantum world of microscopic matter and nanomaterials to the geometry of curved space-time and the large-scale structure of the cosmos.<br/><br/>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. In addition, in Years 2 and 3 you take specialised modules covering topics such as classical fields, gravitation and cosmology, and particle physics. You also have a choice of modules such as Quantum Information and The Early Universe. Project work is carried out in both your second and third years.<br/><br/>Example core modules:<br/>- Dynamics and Content of the Universe<br/><br/><br/>- Classical Fields<br/><br/><br/>- Quantum Mechanics<br/><br/><br/>Example optional modules:<br/>- Quantum Information<br/><br/><br/>- Physics of Fluids<br/><br/><br/>- The Early Universe<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
01/10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F340
Institution Code
L14
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL and Physics HL Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)May be considered alongside A level Mathematics and A level Physics A levelA,A,A A level Mathematics grade A and A level Physics grade A |
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