Level 3

Core modules (3A/B) 

Academic Year

• PHY384 Problem Solving in Physics (10 credits)

Autumn Semester

• PHY304 Particle Physics (10 credits)

• PHY380 Solid State Physics (10 credits)

• PHY332 Atomic and Laser Physics (10 credits) 

Spring Semester

• PHY382 Semiconductor Physics and Technology (10 credits) 

Project module (3C)

Choose ONE project module from the options listed in this group (20 credits). The Projects are split 10:10 between semesters. You must choose the project module you have been assigned to in the pre-selection process.

Academic Year

• PHY31002 Research Project in Physics (20 credits)

• PHY346 Industrial Group Project in Physics (20 credits)

• PHY391 Quantum Information Laboratory (20 credits)

• PHY394 Physics Education and Outreach (20 credits)

To choose one of the projects you must have been assigned that particular project in the pre-selection process.

Approved modules (3D)

A student will take 50 credits from this group.

Autumn semester

• PHY327 History of Astronomy (10 credits)

• PHY379 Dark Matter and the Universe (10 credits)

• PHY383 Introduction to Soft Matter and Biological Physics (10 credits)

Spring semester

• PHY303 Nuclear Physics (10 credits)

• PHY306 Introduction to Cosmology (10 credits)

• PHY31003 Astrobiology (10 credits)

• PHY313 Mathematical Physics (10 credits)

• PHY328 Advanced Programming in Python (10 credits)

• PHY339 Statistical Physics (10 credits)

• PHY378 Physics in an Enterprise Culture (10 credits)

• PHY386 Origin of the Chemical Elements (10 credits)

Take note (3H)

A student must achieve a pass mark in the final year project to be eligible for an Honours Degree.