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Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc

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

Computing For Physical Science

Mandatory

Year 1

Introductory Experimental Physics

Mandatory

Year 1

Quantitative Physics

Mandatory

Year 1

Frontiers in Physics

Mandatory

Year 1

From Newton to Einstein

Mandatory

Year 1

Basic Mathematical Methods for Physics

Mandatory

Year 2

Wave Phenomena

Mandatory

Year 2

Thermal and Statistical Physics

Mandatory

Year 2

Classical Fields

Mandatory

Year 2

Theory Toolbox

Mandatory

Year 2

The Quantum World

Mandatory

Year 2

Principles of Dynamics

Optional

Year 2

The Structure of Stars

Optional

Year 2

The Structure of Galaxies

Optional

Year 2

Force and Function at the Nanoscale

Optional

Year 2

Molecular Biophysics

Optional

Year 2

Health Physics

Mandatory

Year 3

Introduction to Solid State Physics

Mandatory

Year 3

Atoms, Photons and Fundamental Particles

Mandatory

Year 3

Physics Project

Optional

Year 3

Atmospheric and Planetary Physics

Optional

Year 3

Introduction to Cosmology

Optional

Year 3

Extreme Astrophysics

Optional

Year 3

Functional Medical Imaging

Optional

Year 3

Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

Optional

Year 3

Quantum Dynamics

Optional

Year 3

Scientific Computing

Optional

Year 3

Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics

Optional

Year 3

Symmetry and Action Principles in Physics

Optional

Year 3

Semiconductor Physics

Optional

Year 3

Enterprise for Scientists

Optional

Year 3

Soft Condensed Matter

Optional

Year 3

The Structure of Stars

Optional

Year 3

From Accelerators to Medical Imaging

Optional

Year 3

Health Physics

Optional

Year 3

The Structure of Galaxies

Optional

Year 3

Extreme Astrophysics

Optional

Year 3

Molecular Biophysics

Optional

Year 3

Force and Function at the Nanoscale

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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 Monday 13 January 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

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Open Day June 2022