MPhys Theoretical Physics
Swansea, United Kingdom
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PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Theoretical Physics truly addresses the meaning of everything. From quantum information and a grand unified theory, to dark matter and high energy particle physics, this subject can take you anywhere.
Over the course of this three-year degree you will be inspired to ask and answer big questions.
How did the universe begin? Is it possible to recreate in a laboratory the conditions that existed seconds after the big bang? What are space and time made of?
You will study from a selection of modules that could include astronomy and cosmology, nuclear physics, the quantum world and climate physics.
We will teach you how fundamental physics is applied across different disciplines and how it connects to new advances in engineering, medicine and mathematics.
Studying physics at Swansea University gives you access to genuinely world-leading teaching and cutting edge facilities.
This course can also be taken as a 4 year Full Time with a Year in Industry
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International Excellence Scholarships are available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Other scholarships are available, please see our website for more information including eligibility criteria and closing dates.
Curriculum
Year 1 (Level 4)
Compulsory Modules
- Dynamics, Oscillations and Waves
- Astronomy and Cosmology
- Physics of Fields and Matter
- Essential Skills for Physicists
- The Quantum World
- Mathematics for Physicists I
- Mathematics for Physicists II
Optional Modules
- Laboratory Physics I
- Ffiseg Labordy I
Year 2 (Level 5)
Compulsory Modules
- Statistical Physics
- Physics Simulation
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Mathematical Methods in Physics I
- Condensed Matter Physics I
- Electromagnetism and Special Relativity I
- Electromagnetism II
- Mathematical Methods in Physics II
- Particle Physics I
Optional Modules
- Laboratory Physics 2 and Group Projects
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- Laboratory Physics 2 and Group Projects
- Ffiseg Labordy 2 a Phrosiectau Grwp
- Professional Development and Career Planning
- Foundations of Astrophysics
- Nanotechnology
Year 3 (Level 6)
Compulsory Modules
- Semiconductor Device Physics
- Quantum Mechanics II
- Atomic Physics I
- Condensed Matter Physics II
- Theoretical Physics Project
- General Relativity
- Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics II
- Particle Physics II
- Frontiers of Nuclear Physics
Optional Modules
- Foundations of Astrophysics
- Cosmology
- Teaching Physics via a School Placement
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- Advanced Research in Physics
- Arbrofion Opsiwn
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Program Admission Requirements
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