Bachelor of Science - Physics with Theoretical Physics (F344)

We have a proud history of learning and innovation. Research undertaken within the School of Physics and Astronomy, by Professor Sir Peter Mansfield, was recognized 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.

Our courses offer a wide range of optional modules, so they can explore new areas of physics and specialize in the ones that interest them the most. They can study topics as diverse as cosmology, nanoscience, and medical imaging and learn from experts in those fields. What’s more, there is flexibility to transfer between most physics courses after the first year.

Some of our teaching staff share their love of physics with budding scientists worldwide through the popular Sixty Symbols YouTube channel. Our unique, student centered MSci course offers innovative teaching methods, with few to no exams in the final year.

We encourage students to share their fascination with physics with the wider community through our outreach program. This program can help them further develop skills such as organization, communication and team working. We also have an active student society, PhysSoc, which organizes social events throughout the year. Our mentoring scheme gives new starters the opportunity to connect with more experienced physics students, helping you settle into university life.

Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc

This course focuses on the sophisticated theoretical techniques and applications of modern physics. Practical study in higher years will be replaced by more in-depth mathematical study. They'll also study the core physics modules to give them a broad understanding of this exciting subject. Optional modules on topics ranging from nanoscience to astronomy allow them to focus on a specialist area that interests them.