Programme Requirements for 2022/23 Session


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M.Sci. Theoretical Physics Full-time

Year: 3
2022/23 Session

Students are required to pass at least 100 credits including all compulsory modules.

The following must be taken:

Module Title Code Credits Semester
LH Chaos and Dynamical Systems 03 00607 10 Semester 2
LH Complex Variable Theory 06 06205 10 Semester 1
LH Current Topics in Theoretical Physics 03 07813 10 Semester 2
LH General Physics 03 07811 10 Semester 2
LH Quantum Mechanics 3 03 00498 10 Semester 1
LH Radiation and Relativity 03 00971 10 Semester 2
LH Scientific Computing Laboratory 2 03 30966 10 Semester 1
Statistical Physics 03 01129 10 Semester 1

Choose 40 credits (20 credits in Semester 1 and 20 credits in Semester 2):

Module Title Code Credits Semester
Group Studies 03 01109 20 Semester 2
Images and Communications 03 17302 10 Semester 2
LH Applied Mathematical Analysis 06 33915 20 Semester 2
LH Atomic Physics 03 23559 10 Semester 2
LH Condensed Matter Physics 03 01123 10 Semester 2
LH Continuum Mechanics 06 27708 20 Semester 1
LH Evolution of Cosmic Structure 03 24347 10 Semester 2
LH Exoplanets 03 37605 10 Semester 2
LH Fission and Fusion 03 01349 10 Semester 1
LH Medical Imaging 03 06203 10 Semester 1
LH Methods in Partial Differential Equations 06 27714 20 Semester 1
LH Nuclear Physics 03 21462 10 Semester 2
LH Observational Cosmology 03 00716 10 Semester 1
LH Partial Differential Equations 06 28367 10 Semester 1
LH Particle Physics 03 19780 10 Semester 2
LH Physical Principles of Radar 03 31150 10 Semester 1
LH Physics Teaching in Schools 03 19123 10 Semester 2
LH Scientific Computing Laboratory 1 03 30964 10 Semester 1
LH The Life and Death of Stars 03 21826 10 Semester 1