Overview

The single-subject Physics degree programme consists of the core module content plus additional laboratory and communication skills activities. Many additional modules are available as options throughout the 3 or 4 years of your chosen programme. This will allow you to both deepen your knowledge in particular areas of physics and to broaden your knowledge into specialist areas of physics.

As a single-subject physics student, you have available to you the most options throughout the course. In Year 3, BSc students carry out a research project for two terms, while MPhys students will do some advanced laboratory work and research techniques. This includes reviewing specific scientific literature, experimental design studies and advanced use of algebratic manipulation software. In Year 4, MPhys students have a large number of modules to choose from and also carry out a research project spanning all three terms.

Download our booklet Physics Undergraduate degree programmes (PDF , 742kb) for further information.

First year

Second year

Third year

* Compulsory for MPhys students and optional for BSc students
** Compulsory for BSc students and not available for MPhys students
*** Compulsory for MPhys students and not available for BSc students

Fourth year

There is a great deal of freedom in the fourth year of the single-subject Physics course. You get to choose 6 modules from the 'Optional modules' column to study alongside your MPhys project work.