Associate Professor Dr Sven Gnutzmann explaining the information on lecture white board titled 'signals in a quantum or em. network'

Mathematical Physics MSci

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

About Physics at the University of Nottingham

We have a proud history of learning and innovation. Research undertaken within the School of Physics and Astronomy, by Professor Sir Peter Mansfield, was recognised with a 2003 Nobel Prize for the invention of Magnetic Resonance Imaging body scanners. This technology has already helped more than half a billion people worldwide. More recently, our use of quantum technologies to understand how the brain works is changing the way that neurological conditions are detected and treated.

Our research activities cover cutting-edge topics ranging from probing quantum mechanics at ultralow temperatures to understanding the largest structures in the Universe. 

 

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

From Newton to Einstein

Mandatory

Year 1

Quantitative Physics

Mandatory

Year 1

Core Mathematics

Mandatory

Year 1

Computing For Physical Science

Mandatory

Year 2

Thermal and Statistical Physics

Mandatory

Year 2

Complex Analysis

Mandatory

Year 2

Differential Equations

Mandatory

Year 2

Classical and Quantum Mechanics

Mandatory

Year 2

Thermal and Statistical Physics

Mandatory

Year 2

Vector Calculus and Electromagnetism

Optional

Year 2

The Structure of Stars

Optional

Year 2

The Structure of Galaxies

Optional

Year 2

Molecular Biophysics

Optional

Year 2

Force and Function at the Nanoscale

Mandatory

Year 3

Introduction to Solid State Physics

Mandatory

Year 3

Atoms, Photons and Fundamental Particles

Mandatory

Year 3

Advanced Quantum Theory

Mandatory

Year 3

Relativity

Mandatory

Year 3

Physics Project

Mandatory

Year 3

Mathematics Group Project

Optional

Year 3

Atmospheric and Planetary Physics

Optional

Year 3

Introduction to Cosmology

Optional

Year 3

Extreme Astrophysics

Optional

Year 3

Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

Optional

Year 3

Semiconductor Physics

Optional

Year 3

Scientific Computing

Optional

Year 3

Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics

Optional

Year 3

Fluid Dynamics

Optional

Year 3

Techniques for Differential Equations

Optional

Year 3

Classical and Quantum Dynamics

Optional

Year 3

Complex Functions

Optional

Year 3

Mathematical Analysis

Optional

Year 3

Soft Condensed Matter

Optional

Year 3

From Accelerators to Medical Imaging

Optional

Year 3

Functional Medical Imaging

Mandatory

Year 4

Physics Research Project

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Gravity

Optional

Year 4

Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

Optional

Year 4

Magnetic Resonance

Optional

Year 4

The Politics, Perception and Philosophy of Physics

Optional

Year 4

Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics

Optional

Year 4

Black Holes

Optional

Year 4

Differential Geometry

Optional

Year 4

Quantum Field Theory

Optional

Year 4

Introduction to Quantum Information Science

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Thursday 28 March 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

University undergraduate student Cole Pearce studying in Nightingale Hall accommodation's library, University Park. November 5th 2021.

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