Physics (M06)

An integrated masters is an undergraduate degree that combines undergraduate and postgraduate study. Our Master of Physics (MPhys), provisionally accredited by the IOP (Institute of Physics), develops your knowledge and skills to explore the smallest and largest scales of the Universe. You’ll learn to objectively and quantitatively describe, analyse, test, and explain phenomena in our physical world and the wider Universe, applying experimental, observational and numerical methods and developing mathematical and programming skills. Choose a start that suits your knowledge and understanding, pick a route that meets your interests, and conclude with a project on physics, astrophysics or space science.

Key features of the course

• Choose from a standard, basic maths or advanced start, or to specialise in astrophysics with space science – whatever suits you best

• Gain mathematical and data-handling skills, plus apply models and analyse data using a modern programming language

• Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art, multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs

• Extend your understanding of core physics concepts and processes, and demonstrate your ability to conduct novel and exciting research

• Provisionally accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)

Course Modules

This master of physics (MPhys) has four stages, each comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: You’ll choose one of three starts: the standard start provides an interdisciplinary foundation in science, the basic maths start develops essential maths skills, and the advanced start is for those who have already studied some maths or physics. Read the entry requirements to decide which start is right for you.

Stage 2: You’ll study a 60-credit core physics module, a 30-credit practical module and a 30-credit applied mathematics module.

Stage 3: You’ll study two 30-credit core physics modules covering electromagnetism and quantum physics, plus choose one of two routes: a broad physics route or a specialist astrophysics with space science route.

Stage 4: You’ll study 60 credits from the route you chose at Stage 3, and complete your MPhys with a 60-credit project module.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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