**Course overview**
- From subatomic building blocks of matter to galaxies spanning light-years, everything in our universe is governed by the same fundamental principles. Discover it all with us.
- From theories of relativity to quantum mechanics. From nanophysics to lasers. Our MPhys Physics programme covers it all. This is your chance to develop an in-depth knowledge of the laws of physics and how they apply to real-life situations. Our BSc (Hons) Physics students study for three years. After that you can opt to complete a fourth year to gain an MPhys. We strongly recommend the MPhys qualification if you are planning a career in scientific research.
- You’ll study a range of modules, covering topics like electromagnetism, mechanics and relativity – building your knowledge, improving your mathematical skills and gaining laboratory experience. It’s also a course that comes with the chance of spending a sandwich year working in industry or studying abroad, adding career-boosting experience to your CV.
- Along the way, you’ll become a seasoned problem solver, adept at tackling challenges with creative thinking. It’s this ability, together with the practical skills that come with planning experiments and processing, analysing and interpreting data, that make Physics graduates so sought after – offering a wide range of career possibilities.
**Why study with us**
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) – you’ll qualify for student membership, and for Membership as a graduate.
- We have recently invested in our teaching laboratories, providing a cutting-edge learning environment and equipment to develop your skills ready for industry.
- With a low student-to-staff ratio, we offer individual support throughout your studies – particularly when it comes to supervising your final-year projects.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1: Compulsory modules; Introduction to Physics, Introduction to Laboratory Physics (including the “Physics Challenge”), Introduction to Astronomy, Introduction to Mechanics, Applied Physics and Linear Systems, Functions, Vectors, and Calculus
Year 2: Compulsory modules; Electromagnetism and Waves, Thermal and Quantum Physics, Laboratory Physics and Astrophysics, Ordinary Differential Equations, Scientific Computing. Optional modules: Measurement, Instrumentation, LabVIEW, and Interfacing, Vector Calculus, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics
Years 3: Compulsory modules; Electrodynamics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics; Laboratory Physics and Astrophysics. Optional modules: Relativity and Cosmology. Nuclear and Particle Physics. Condensed Matter (Solid State and Soft Matter). Fluid Dynamics, Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms, Project
Year 4: Compulsory modules; Project, Advanced Laboratory. Optional modules; Magnetism, Lasers and Modern Optics, Renewable Energy Technology
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Physics, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F303
Institution code:
C30
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
128 UCAS Points including at least one grade A and a grade B in A-level Maths and Physics. General Studies not accepted.
including at least one grade A and a grade B in A-level Maths and Physics. General Studies not accepted.
128 UCAS Points including at least one grade A and a grade B in Higher Maths and Physics.
128 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits at Distinction in Maths, and 15 level 3 credits at Distinction in Physics
Pass IB Diploma with 128 UCAS points from Higher Level Subjects including HL6 and HL5 in Maths and Physics.
Considered with at least one grade A and a grade B in A-level Maths and Physics
128 UCAS Points including Physics and Maths at H1
Considered with at least one grade A and a grade B in A-level Maths and Physics
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
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IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)
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Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
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Preston
PR1 2HE
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