Physics with Theoretical Physics
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Physics with theoretical physics degree in the heart of London. Offers students a broad knowledge of physics and astrophysics fundamentals including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics.
KEY BENEFITS
- Award winning – four members of staff in the department have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.
- Internationally-renowned academic staff in the fields of cosmology, nanotechnology, and the interface between physics and biology.
- Friendly and supportive learning environment.
- Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the Institute of Physics
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONThis programme is designed to …
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Physics with theoretical physics degree in the heart of London.
Offers students a broad knowledge of physics and astrophysics
fundamentals including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and
waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics.
KEY BENEFITS
- Award winning – four members of staff in the department have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.
- Internationally-renowned academic staff in the fields of cosmology, nanotechnology, and the interface between physics and biology.
- Friendly and supportive learning environment.
- Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the Institute of Physics
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONThis programme is designed to offer
students a broad knowledge of all of the fundamental elements of
physics and astrophysics. Physics topics include relativity,
quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear
physics.
The Astrophysics modules give the opportunity to study (for
example) astronomical concepts and their evolution, cosmology,
stellar evolution, galaxies and the solar system.
A unique feature of the MSci is that final-year students may take
courses from a consortium of University of London colleges. All
third-year and final-year MSci students do supervised projects,
which allow them to experience some of the excitement of research.
The Colleges exchange programmes with the University of California
and the University of Illinois are open to Physics students in the
third year of the MSci.
ABOUT THE Department of Physics
CAREERS Physics students are in high demand because employers
recognise the wide range of skills that they possess. Physicists
are trained to be good problem solvers and to think logically and
apply mathematical and computational techniques to real problems.
It is not surprising that our graduates are found in many areas of
employment, where they can exploit their skills. Recent graduates
have found employment as… • Actuarial Analyst, Willis • Physics
Tutor, Tutoring Agency • Project Engineer, Cryogenic Ltd •
Publishing Editor, Royal Society of Chemistry • Researcher, Cornell
University • Risk Analyst, City Index • Performance Manager,
Bradford Commerce
TEACHING STYLE The majority of teaching is performed by lectures
and laboratory classes, tutorials and through project work. All
academic staff are involved with the undergraduate teaching
programme. Each student has a personal tutor and the department
encourages an open atmosphere in which students feel able to easily
approach academic staff. The Student-Staff Committee provides a
forum for the exchange of ideas and feedback on teaching. Staff and
students are members of the Maxwell Society: the departments social
and lecture society.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT The programmes have a
common core of physics modules, with some optional modules each
year for single honours students. We place great emphasis on
problem solving and project work, which teaches team-work, group
organisation, and the skills of oral and poster presentations. We
also allow advanced students to work with a school, to experience
teaching and develop the skill of presenting information at an
understandable level. Students registered for the MSci degree take
almost exactly the same modules in the first three years as those
taking the BSc degree in Physics. The fourth year provides a wide
range of specialised physics options through an intercollegiate
London programme, while the MSci project work is a genuine research
project.
LOCATION The department is located in newly refurbished dedicated
office space, with views over the Thames to the London Eye and
Westminster. The central location of our department gives easy
access to major libraries and many leading societies including the
Institute of Physics.
ABOUT THE Department of Physics
CAREERS Physics students are in high demand because employers
recognise the wide range of skills that they possess. Physicists
are trained to be good problem solvers and to think logically and
apply mathematical and computational techniques to real problems.
It is not surprising that our graduates are found in many areas of
employment, where they can exploit their skills. Recent graduates
have found employment as… • Actuarial Analyst, Willis • Physics
Tutor, Tutoring Agency • Project Engineer, Cryogenic Ltd •
Publishing Editor, Royal Society of Chemistry • Researcher, Cornell
University • Risk Analyst, City Index • Performance Manager,
Bradford Commerce
TEACHING STYLE The majority of teaching is performed by lectures
and laboratory classes, tutorials and through project work. All
academic staff are involved with the undergraduate teaching
programme. Each student has a personal tutor and the department
encourages an open atmosphere in which students feel able to easily
approach academic staff. The Student-Staff Committee provides a
forum for the exchange of ideas and feedback on teaching. Staff and
students are members of the Maxwell Society: the departments social
and lecture society.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT The programmes have a
common core of physics modules, with some optional modules each
year for single honours students. We place great emphasis on
problem solving and project work, which teaches team-work, group
organisation, and the skills of oral and poster presentations. We
also allow advanced students to work with a school, to experience
teaching and develop the skill of presenting information at an
understandable level. Students registered for the MSci degree take
almost exactly the same modules in the first three years as those
taking the BSc degree in Physics. The fourth year provides a wide
range of specialised physics options through an intercollegiate
London programme, while the MSci project work is a genuine research
project.
LOCATION The department is located in newly refurbished dedicated
office space, with views over the Thames to the London Eye and
Westminster. The central location of our department gives easy
access to major libraries and many leading societies including the
Institute of Physics.
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