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Physics and Astronomy Modules 2024/5

CodeModule TitleCreditsTerm(s)
PHY1021 Vector Mechanics 15 1
PHY1022 Introduction to Astrophysics 15 1
PHY1023 Waves and Optics 15 2
PHY1024 Properties of Matter 15 2
PHY1025 Mathematics Skills 15 1
PHY1026 Mathematics for Physicists 15 2
PHY1027 Practical Physics I 15 1 and 2
PHY1030 Practical Physics and IT Skills 15 1, 2 and 3
PHY1031 Scientific Programming in Python 15 1 and 2
CodeModule TitleCreditsTerm(s)
PHY2021 Electromagnetism I 15 1
PHY2022 Quantum Mechanics I 15 1
PHY2023 Thermal Physics 15 2
PHY2024 Condensed Matter I 15 2
PHY2025 Mathematics with Physical Applications 15 1 and 2
PHY2027 Scientific Programming in C 15 1
PHY2029 The Physics of Living Systems 15 2
PHY2030 Observing the Universe 15 2
PHY2032 Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics 15 2
PHY2035 Scientific Programming in Python 15 1
PHY2037 Nonlinear Optics and Imaging 15 2
PHY2222 Physics of Climate Change 15 2
CodeModule TitleCreditsTerm(s)
PHY3051 Electromagnetism II 15 1
PHY3052 Nuclear and High Energy Physics 15 2
PHY3053 General Problems 15 1 and 2
PHY3055 Electromagnetism and Quantum Mechanics 15 1
PHY3061 The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues 15 1
PHY3062 Methods of Theoretical Physics 15 1
PHY3064 Nanostructures and Graphene Science 15 1
PHY3066 Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics 15 1
PHY3068 Principles of Theoretical Physics 15 2
PHY3070 Stars from Birth to Death 15 1
PHY3122 Project and Dissertation 30 2 and 3
PHY3138 Projects and Dissertations 30 1 and 2
PHY3147 One-Semester Physics Project and Report 15 1 and 2
PHY3150 Applying Physics (Group Project) 15 2
PHY3220 Fluid Dynamics in Physics and Astronomy 15 2
PHY3222 Energy, Materials and Sustainability 15 2
PHY3306 Professional Experience 75
PHY3308 Professional Placement 120
CodeModule TitleCreditsTerm(s)
PHYM001 Statistical Physics 15 1
PHYM002 Quantum Mechanics II 15 1
PHYM003 Condensed Matter II 15 2
PHYM004 Computational Physics and Modelling 15 1 and 2
PHYM006 Relativity and Cosmology 15 2
PHYM008 Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine 15 2
PHYM009 Project and Dissertation 45 1 and 2
PHYM010 Project and Dissertation 60 1 and 2
PHYM012 Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres 15 1
PHYM013 Quantum Many-Body Theory 15 1
PHYM015 Quantum Optics and Photonics 15 2
PHYM502 Frontiers in Physics Research 15 1 and 2
PHYM503 Research Project 90 1, 2 and 3