Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2022/3
USXX-AAM01: MSci(Hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study year abroad
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad
Normal course duration: 5 Years
[Page last updated: 21 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 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
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: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | Yes |
DAPS and exit awards: | USXX-AFM01: MSci (hons) Mathematics and Physics
USXX-AAB04: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study Year Abroad; USXX-AAL04: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USXX-AAC04: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Further DAPs may be available. Please see your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information.
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
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA10209 | Algebra 1A | 6 Credits |
| MA10230 | Multivariable calculus and differential equations | 6 Credits |
| PH10052 | Properties of matter [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH10053 | Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA10210 | Algebra 1B | 6 Credits |
| MA10236 | Vectors, vector calculus and mechanics | 6 Credits |
| PH10048 | Introduction to quantum physics [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH10051 | Electricity & magnetism [WL] | 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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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 Credits |
| MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 Credits |
| MA20220 | Ordinary differential equations and control | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK A OR...
| Block A. Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B. |
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20013 | Quantum & atomic physics | 6 Credits |
| PH20029 | Thermal physics | 6 Credits |
Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK B
| Block B. Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B. |
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20060 | Quantum & atomic physics [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH20067 | Thermal physics (WL) | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20223 | Vector calculus and partial differential equations | 6 Credits |
| PH20018 | Programming skills | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK C OR...
| Block C: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D. |
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20014 | Electromagnetism 1 | 6 Credits |
| PH20017 | Condensed matter physics 1 | 6 Credits |
Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK D
| Block D: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D. |
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH20061 | Electromagnetism 1 [WL] | 6 Credits |
| PH20063 | Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] | 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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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select either:- PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
- 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30096 | Industry team project | 12 Credits |
| PH30099 | Communicating physics project | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA30252 | Advanced real analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA40044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 Credits |
| PH20076 | Self-directed learning (M&P) | 6 Credits |
| PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK A
Students must select either:- PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
- 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| PH30035 | Medical physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30055 | Computational physics A | 6 Credits |
| PH30109 | Stars and stellar evolution | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA40059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30056 | Computational physics B | 6 Credits |
| PH30077 | Electromagnetism 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK B
Students must select either:- PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
- 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 Credits |
| MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 Credits |
| MA30062 | Analysis of nonlinear ordinary differential equations | 6 Credits |
| MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 Credits |
| MA30287 | Mathematics of Planet Earth | 6 Credits |
| PH30032 | Laser physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30078 | Magnetism | 3 Credits |
| PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 Credits |
| PH30098 | Networks | 3 Credits |
| PH30101 | General relativity | 6 Credits |
| PH30111 | Galaxies and introduction to cosmology | 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 3 Stage 5
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PH40065 | Final year project (MSci) | 18 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA30253 | Continuum mechanics | 6 Credits |
| PH30030 | Quantum mechanics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
 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 in the list below. Any Director of Studies approved option chosen in this programme year must be at FHEQ level 7 (e.g. units with codes beginning PH4, MA4 etc) |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 Credits |
| MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 Credits |
| MA30237 | Group theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40040 | Algebraic topology | 6 Credits |
| MA40042 | Measure theory & integration | 6 Credits |
| MA40254 | Differential and geometric analysis | 6 Credits |
| PH30024 | Contemporary physics | 6 Credits |
| PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA40049 | Elasticity | 6 Credits |
| PH40084 | Advanced quantum theory | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
| 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 in the list below. Any Director of Studies approved option chosen in this programme year must be at FHEQ level 7 (e.g. units with codes beginning PH4, MA4 etc) |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA40037 | Galois theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40057 | Functional analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA40203 | Theory of partial differential equations | 6 Credits |
| MA40255 | Viscous fluid dynamics | 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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