📖Program Curriculum
YEAR 0
Foundation
One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications:
Mathematics A or
Mathematics B
Semester 1
Compulsory
Physics - Mechanics and Materials
Essential Foundation Mathematics
Communication in Science and Technology
Semester 2
Compulsory
Physics - Fields and Waves
Physics - Electricity and Atomic Physics
Discrete Mathematics
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 1
Compulsory
Classical Physics
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Mathematical Techniques 1
Mathematical Techniques 2
Modern Physics
Professional Skills for Scientists (including introduction to programming)
Scientific Measurement
Option
Our Universe
Introduction to Data Science
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 2
Compulsory
Condensed Matter A
Electromagnetic Waves and Optics
Physics Laboratory
Quantum Mechanics A
Thermodynamics
Choose three from
Introduction to Scientific Computing
Mathematical Techniques 3
Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics
Physical Dynamics
Physics of Energy and the Environment
Stars
Practical Techniques for Data Science
Please note that all modules are subject to change.YEAR 3
Compulsory
Extended Independent Project (BSc)
Quantum Mechanics and Symmetry (MSci)
Quantum Mechanics B (MSci)
Physics review project (MSci)
Statistical Physics
Choose five (BSc) or four (MSci) from
Elementary Particle Physics
Fluid Dynamics
Group Projects for Physicists
Mathematical Techniques 4
Physical Cosmology
Quantum Mechanics and Symmetry
Quantum Mechanics B
Radiation Sensors
Spacetime and Gravity
Statistical Data Analysis
The Physics of Galaxies
Please note that all modules are subject to change.YEAR 4
MSci only
Choose from
Physics Research Project (30 credit module)
Choose five from
Modules offered at Queen Mary
Advanced Cosmology
Advanced Quantum Field Theory
Astrophysical Plasmas
Differential Geometry in Theoretical Physics
Electromagnetic Radiation in Astrophysics
Extrasolar Planets and Astrophysical Disks
Functional Methods in Quantum Field Theory
Practical Machine Learning
Relativistic Waves and Quantum Fields
Relativity and Gravitation
Solar System
Stellar Structure and Evolution
Supersymmetric Methods in Theoretical Physics
The Galaxy
Modules currently offered at other University of London institutions are subject to change at short notice.
Modules offered at King's College London
Advanced Photonics
Molecular Biophysics
Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Dynamical Analysis of Complex Systems
Elements of Statistical Learning
Environmental Remote Sensing
Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems
Lie Groups and Algebras
Mathematical Biology
Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics
Modelling Quantum Many Body-Systems
Standard Model Physics and Beyond
String Theory and Branes
Supersymmetry
Theoretical Treatment of Nano-Systems
Theory of Complex Networks
Modules offered at Royal Holloway
Computer Simulation in Condensed Matter
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Particle Accelerator Physics
Physics at the Nanoscale
Quantum Electronics of Nanostructures
Statistical Data Analysis
Statistical Mechanics
Superfluids, Condensates and Superconductors
Modules offered at University College London
Advanced Physical Cosmology
Advanced Quantum Theory
Advanced Topics in Statistical Mechanics
Atom and Photon Physics
Galaxy Dynamics, Formation and Evolution
Molecular Biophysics
Molecular Physics
Order and Excitations in Condensed Matter
Particle Physics
Planetary Atmospheres
Quantum Computation and Communication
Solar Physics
Space Plasma and Magnetospheric Physics
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
