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Physics with Philosophy degree programme
UCAS Codes
| Physics with Philosophy (BSc): |
F3V5 |
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| Physics with Philosophy (MPhys): |
F3VM |
Overview
The Physics with Philosophy degree programme aims to give a wider academic perspective, which draws on both the science and humanities heritage. This degree is not intended as primarily one of the philosophy of science, but naturally lectures and seminars on the subject are included. The nature of the combination of these two subjects is such that they form a good basis for postgraduate study in physics while also offering entry into other disciplines.
The Physics with Philosophy degree programme can be taken as a 3-year BSc or 4-year MPhys. In addition, either option can be combined with a Year in Europe.
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First year
| Core modules |
Philosophy pathway modules |
Optional modules |
Other modules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics of Matter and Introduction to Quantum Physics |
Reason and Argument |
Metaphysics | Professional Skills |
| Newtonian and Relativistic Mechanics |
Early Modern Philosophy |
VLE Skills | |
| Physics of Fields and Waves |
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| Mathematics I |
Second year
| Core modules |
Optional Philosophy modules |
|---|---|
| Lagrangian Mechanics and Solid State Physics |
Knowledge and Reality |
| Electromagnetism and Fourier Optics |
Language and Mind |
| Quantum Physics I: Quantum Mechanics, Atomic Physics and Lasers |
History of Philosophy |
| Mathematics II |
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| Mathematics III |
Third year
| Core modules |
Optional modules†|
Other modules |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Nuclear Physics |
Advanced Theoretical Techniques |
BSc Project and Professional Skills* |
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics |
Stellar Physics |
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| Physical Optics I |
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| Atomic Physics II |
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| Electrons in Solids |
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| Introduction to Quantum Computation |
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| Plasma and Fluid Dynamics |
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| Analysing the Nanoscale and Magnetism & Superconductivity |
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| Special and General Relativity |
†Optional Philosophy modules to be confirmed by the Department of Philosophy.
* Only for BSc students.
Fourth year
| Optional modules |
Other modules |
|---|---|
| Electron Microscopy |
MPhys Project and Research Skills |
| High Performance Computing |
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| Molecular Biophysics |
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| Nuclear Physics II |
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| Physical Optics II |
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| Plasma Physics for Fusion |
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| Quantum Mechanics III |
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| Quantum Mechanics IV |
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| Electromagnetic Theory |
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| Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
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| Nanophysics | |
| Radiation and Matter |
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| Satellite Remote Sensing |
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| Astrophysical Plasmas |
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| Nuclear Astrophysics |