Theoretical Physics
University of Hull
UCAS Code: F341 | Master of Physics - MPhys
Entry requirements
B in Maths and B in Physics including a pass in the practical element
Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Maths and 18 credits at Merit in Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including grade 6 in Higher Level Maths and grade 6 in Higher Level Physics
Only acceptable if studied in addition to A level Physics and Maths at grade B
UCAS Tariff
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
About this course
**Theoretical Physics at Hull can give you with the mathematical tools to gain a deep understanding of modern physics – from the sub-atomic level to a cosmological scale. You'll be guided by experts in the field with an innovative approach to teaching.**
Many of our graduates progress to careers in some of the best-known laboratories and research facilities, including Jodrell Bank and the National Nuclear Laboratory.
Our expertise was recognised as far back as 1969 when we were one of the centres chosen to carry out tests on samples gathered from the Moon by Neil Armstrong’s historic Apollo 11 mission. Fast forward to the present day and we have internationally recognised experts, teaching a cutting edge curriculum and contributing to world class research.
Extend your studies with an extra year and graduate with a Masters level qualification.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
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Modules
Year 1
Core modules
Introduction to Experimental Skills and Mathematics for Physics
Compulsory modules
The Classical World
Calculus
Electricity and Magnetism with Computation
From the Quantum World to the Macro World – an Introduction to Quantum Physics and the Properties of Matter
Vector and Linear Algebra
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Thermodynamics, Statistical Physics and Special Relativity
Intermediate Quantum Mechanics with Advanced Computation
Differential Equations
Investigative Physics and Mathematics
The Physics of Waves and Solid State
Functions of a Complex Variable
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Advanced Quantum, Nuclear and Particle Physics
Matter at Extremes
Partial Differential Equations
Numerical Modelling and Simulation with Research Project Planning
Galactic and Extra-Galactic Astronomy
Classical and Quantum Mechanics
Year 4
Core module
MPhys Project
Compulsory module
General Relativity and Further Quantum Mechanics
Optional modules
Lasers and their Applications
Capstone Research Topics in Astronomy
Self-Assembly and Nanoelectronics
Nanofabrication and Nanophotonics
Topics in Data Science
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
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The University of Hull
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Although the subject has seen a bit of resurgence in recent years, the UK is still felt to be short of physics graduates, and in particular physicists training as teachers. If you want a career in physics research — in all sorts of areas, from atmospheric physics to lasers - you'll probably need to take a doctorate, and so have a think about where you would like to do that and how you might fund it (the government funds many physics doctorates, so you might not find it as hard as you think). With that in mind, it's not surprising that just over a fifth of physics graduates go on to take doctorates when they finish their degree, and well over a third of physicists take some kind of postgraduate study in total. Physics is highly regarded and surprisingly versatile, which is why physics graduates who decide not to stay in education are more likely to go into well-paid jobs in the finance industry than they are to go into science. The demand and versatility of physics degrees goes to explain why they're amongst the best-paid science graduates.
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