Department of Physics Course Catalogue 2022/3
USPH-AAM15: MPhys(Hons) Physics with Astrophysics with Study year abroad and Research Placement
Leading to the award of MASTER OF PHYSICS WITH ASTROPHYSICS
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad
Normal course duration: 5 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 2 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 3 Stage 5: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details |
Coexistent Masters course?: | Yes |
DAPS and exit awards: | USPH-AAB10: BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics with study year abroad
USPH-AAL10: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USPH-AAC10: 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; Year 5: 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: 0%
Part 2 Stage 4: 34%
Part 3 Stage 5: 50% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH10007 | Mathematical methods for physics 1 | 12 Credits |
| PH10102 | Experimental physics and computing 1 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH10002 | Properties of matter | 6 Credits |
| PH10003 | Electric circuits | 3 Credits |
| PH10004 | Classical mechanics | 3 Credits |
| PH10005 | Vibrations, waves & optics | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH10001 | Introduction to quantum physics | 6 Credits |
| PH10006 | Electricity & magnetism | 6 Credits |
| PH10103 | Relativity and 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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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20105 | Experimental physics and computing 2 | 12 Credits |
| PH20107 | Mathematical methods for physics 2 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20013 | Quantum & atomic physics | 6 Credits |
| PH20016 | Particles, nuclei & stars | 6 Credits |
| PH20029 | Thermal physics | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20014 | Electromagnetism 1 | 6 Credits |
| PH20017 | Condensed matter physics 1 | 6 Credits |
| PH20104 | Planets and exoplanets | 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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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20042 | Study 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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- Students must select units totalling 12 credits in Semester 1 and 6 credits in Semester 2 from the options available in this programme year
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 Credits |
| PH30108 | Fluid dynamics in physics & astrophysics | 6 Credits |
| PH30109 | Stars and stellar evolution | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK A
| Block A: Students must select either 6 or 12 credits in total from the combination of units in Blocks A and B |
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30116 | Data analysis and research methods for observational astronomy | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
- Students registering for ED30005 will be required to pass an enhanced DBS check.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| ED30005 | Science education in practice | 6 Credits |
| PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 Credits |
| PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30080 | MPhys project/placement preparation | 6 Credits |
| PH30101 | General relativity | 6 Credits |
| PH30111 | Galaxies and introduction to cosmology | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK B
| Block B: Students must select either 6 or 12 credits in total from the combination of units in Blocks A and B |
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 Credits |
| PH30089 | MPhys/MSci laboratory (6 credit) | 6 Credits |
| PH30110 | Computational astrophysics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30025 | Mathematical methods | 6 Credits |
| PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 Credits |
| PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 Credits |
| PH30098 | Networks | 3 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 5
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH40082 | MPhys research placement | 30 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH40112 | Relativistic cosmology | 6 Credits |
| PH40113 | High energy astrophysics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 18 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 |
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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Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list