Courses & Modules
Modules are listed under each course below. The structure for each course can also be viewed by downloading the courses and modules table view document (pdf).
Physical Sciences (TR063)
Students take two 10 credit core modules in Physics and two 10 credit core modules in mathematics plus two approved modules in other subjects in each year. For more details, follow the link here
Year 1 - Junior Fresh Students
See JF Physical Sciences Booklet link here JF Physical Sciences Booklet
Year 2 - Senior Fresh Students
See SF Physical Sciences Booklet link here SF Physical Sciences Booklet
Physics (TR071)
In the third and fourth (sophister) years students take a variety of specialist Physics courses. Note: TR063 Physical Sciences students entering year 3, (Junior Sophister) in 2020/21 and following years and wishing to take a degree in Physics will take modules covering similar topics in physics. The module titles, credits and codes will be confirmed later.
Year 3 - Junior Sophister
- PYU33P01 - Quantum Mechanics (5 credits)
- PYU33P02 - Electromagnetic Interactions I (5 credits)
- PYU33P03 - Condensed Matter I (5 credits)
- PYU33P04 - Condensed Matter II (5 credits)
- PYU33P05 - Atomic & Nuclear Physics (5 credits)
- PYU33P06 - Dynamical Systems (5 credits)
- PYU33P07 - Experimental Techniques (5 credits)
- PYU33PP1 - Practical in Physics (20 credits)
Optional Modules
Year 4 - Senior Sophister
- PYU44P01 Quantum Mechanics & High Energy Physics (10 Credits)
- PYU44P02 - High Energy Physics (5 credits)
- PYU44P03 - Condensed Matter & Nanoscience (10 credits)
- PYU44P04 - Nanoscience (5 credits)
- PYU44P05 - Electromagnetic Interactions II (5 credits)
- PYU44P06 - Modern Optics (5 credits)
- PYU44P07 - Advanced Topics (5 credits)
- PYU44PP2 - Physics Research Project (20 credits)
- Information on Physics Projects
- PYU44PP5 - Problem Solving in Physics (5 credits)
Physics & Astrophysics (TR071)
In the final two (sophister) years students take a variety of specialist Astrophysics courses and core Physics courses.
Note: TR063 Physical Sciences students entering year 3, (Junior Sophister) in 2020/21 and following years and wishing to take a degree in Physics & Astrophysics will take modules covering similar topics in physics and astrophysics. The module titles, credits and codes will be confirmed later.
Year 3 - Junior Sophister
- PYU33A03 - Stellar & Galactic Structure (5 credits)
- PYU33A06 -Statistical Thermodynamics & Astrophysical Spectroscopy (5 credits)
- PYU33A07 - Experimental Techniques for Astrophysics (5 credits)
- PYU33C01 - Computer Simulation I (5 credits)
- PYU33P01 - Quantum Mechanics (5 credits)
- PYU33P02 - Electromagnetic Interactions I (5 credits)
- PYU33P03 - Condensed Matter I (5 credits)
- PYU33P05 - Atomic & Nuclear Physics (5 credits)
- PYU33AP1 - Practical in Physics and Astrophysics (20 credits)
- Recommended Texts
Year 4 - Senior Sophister
- PYU44A01 - Cosmology, Planetary & Space Science (10 credits)
- PYU44A05 - Cosmology (5 credits)
- PYU44C01 - Computer Simulation II (5 credits)
- PYU44P01 - Quantum Mechanics & High Energy Physics (10 Credits)
- PYU44P02 - High Energy Physics (5 credits)
- PYU44P05 - Electromagnetic Interactions II (5 credits)
- PYU44P06 - Modern Optics (5 credits)
- PYU44PP5 - Problem Solving in Physics (5 credits)
- PYU44PP2 - Physics Research Project (20 credits)
- Information on Physics and Astrophysics Projects
- Recommended Texts
Nanoscience, Physics & Chemistry of Advanced Materials (TR076)
In the final two (sophister) years students take a variety of specialist courses in specialist nanoscience modules or in physics and chemistry with special relevance to nanoscience and materials science. The relevant modules delivered by the School of Physics are listed below. The balance of modules are taken in the School of Chemistry.
Note: TR063 Physical Sciences students entering year 3, (Junior Sophister) in 2020/21 and following years and wishing to take a degree in Nanoscience will take modules covering similar topics in physics. The module titles, credits and codes will be confirmed later.
Year 3 - Junior Sophister
- PYU33P01 - Quantum Mechanics (5 credits)
- PYU33P02 - Electromagnetic Interactions I (5 credits)
- PYU33P03 - Condensed Matter I (5 credits)
- PYU33P04 - Condensed Matter II (5 credits)
- Recommended Texts
Year 4 - Senior Sophister
- PYU44N07 - Advanced Topics from Advanced Materials (5 credits)
- PYU44P03 - Condensed Matter & Nanoscience (10 credits)
- PYU44P04 - Nanoscience (5 credits)
- PYU44P06 - Modern Optics (5 credits)
- PYU44NP2 - Nanoscience Research Project (20 credits)
- PYU44NP5 - Problem Solving in Nanoscience
- Recommended Texts
Theoretical Physics (TR035)
This course is taught jointly by the Schools of Mathematics and Physics. In the first two years (junior fresh, JF, and senior fresh, SF) students take This course is taught jointly by the Schools of Mathematics and Physics. In the first two years (junior fresh, JF, and senior fresh, SF) students take 20 credits in physics and 40 credits in mathematics. In the sophister years students take courses taught in both schools including specialist modules for theoretical physics. The Physics course contributes 1/3 and the Maths course 2/3 of the Theoretical Physics course. Modules taught in the School of Mathematics can be found here. Modules taught in the School of Physics are listed below:
Year 1 - Junior Fresh Students
- PYU11T10 - Physics for Theoretical Physics (10 credits)
- PYU11T20 - Physics for Theoretical Physics (10 credits)
Year 2 - Senior Fresh Students
- PYU22T10 - Classical Physics for Theoretical Physics (10 credits)
- PYU22T20 - Modern Physics for Theoretical Physics (10 credits)
Year 3 - Junior Sophister
- PYU33P03 - Condensed Matter I (5 credits)
- PYU33P04 - Condensed Matter II (5 credits)
- PYU33P05 - Atomic & Nuclear Physics (5 credits)
- PYU33TP1 - Practical in Theoretical Physics (10 credits)
Optional Modules
Year 4 - Senior Sophister
- PYU44P02 - High Energy Physics (5 credits)
- PYU44T10 - Condensed Matter Theory (5 credits)
- PYU44T20 - Quantum Optics and Information (5 Credits)
- PYU44TP2 - Research Project (10 credits)
- Information on Theoretical Physics Projects
- PYU44PP5 - Problem Solving in Physics (5 credits)
Optional Modules