Department of Physics Course Catalogue 2022/3
USPH-AAM03: MPhys(Hons) Physics with Study year abroad
Leading to the award of MASTER OF PHYSICS
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad
Normal course duration: 4 Years
[Page last updated: 24 April 2022]
Applicable NFAAR appendices: | Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 15; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 16
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | Yes |
DAPS and exit awards: | USPH-AAB02: BSc (hons) Physics with Year Abroad
USPH-AAL02: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USPH-AAC02: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: Yes |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 16%
Part 2 Stage 3: 34%
Part 3 Stage 4: 50% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
| This course is being replaced by a new 5-year version so years 1 and 2 of this version is not available in 2022/3. You can find details of the new course here. |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30043 | MPhys year abroad | 60 Credits |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH40081 | MPhys research project | 30 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select 30 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 Credits |
| PH40083 | Advanced problem solving | 6 Credits |
| PH40084 | Advanced quantum theory | 6 Credits |
| PH40085 | Nanoscience | 6 Credits |
| PH40086 | Photonics | 6 Credits |
| PH40112 | Relativistic cosmology | 6 Credits |
| PH40113 | High energy astrophysics | 6 Credits |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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