Physics with a Year Abroad MPhys

Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our Universe, and the laws of physics underpin the other natural sciences.<br/><br/>This degree programme covers all aspects of physics, from the very basics to the current frontiers of knowledge.<br/><br/>The early years of the programme are broad-based, providing a robust foundation for advanced physics and mathematics courses.<br/><br/>In Year 4, you will have the opportunity to complete an innovative research project at a partner institution overseas.<br/><br/>In your final year back in Edinburgh, you can specialise by taking courses from different fields based on your:<br/><br/><br/>* interests<br/><br/><br/>* year abroad experience<br/><br/><br/>* career ambitions<br/><br/><br/>Whatever field of physics interests you the most, you will find experts in:<br/><br/><br/>* particle physics<br/><br/><br/>* nuclear physics<br/><br/><br/>* condensed matter<br/><br/><br/>* fluids<br/><br/><br/>* optics<br/><br/><br/>* cosmology<br/><br/><br/>* astronomy<br/><br/><br/>Compared to the BSc, our MPhys Physics with a Year Abroad programme provides a broader and deeper exposure to the concepts, methods and phenomena of physics. You will also gain experience of research work through an extended project. This provides a foundation for further research studies in physics.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UKs major centres of astronomical research.<br/><br/><br/>* The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the Schools research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.<br/><br/><br/>* You will be taught by academic staff with links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN, TRIUMF, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.<br/><br/><br/>* Complete an innovative research project abroad at a partner institution.<br/><br/><br/>* This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist.<br/><br/><br/>* Take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.<br/>