64 University of Bath Faculty of Science Physics Why study Physics at Bath?
The quality of the teaching and research of the Department of Physics at Bath has been widely and independently recognised. We are a medium-sized department with a friendly atmosphere and a good relationship between staff and students. We have good facilities, expert staff and highly qualified students. We take pride in cultivating physicists who combine a high level of numeracy with the ability to apply their skills and experience in a wide variety of careers.
The Department has expanded considerably in recent years. Our MPhys laboratory is undergoing significant expansion, and our Final Year Project provision is being extended. We also have a new laboratory for our graphene research centre.
We offer considerable flexibility; our students can make their final choices between Physics MPhys or BSc and between study year abroad, placement, or full-time university study during their first or second year, rather than at the outset. The Mathematics and Physics degrees allow you to transfer into single-subject Physics or Mathematics degrees after the first year. Bath Physics is one of the very few departments to provide the option of a placement period within both our BSc and MPhys degrees. Bath is one of the top UK universities for the level of employment after graduation and the careers that our students take up are generally challenging, interesting and highly-paid. This is due in part to our strong reputation and also to our record of finding excellent placements.
Physics degree structures Year 1
BSc and MPhys Introduction to quantum physics; Dynamics, relativity and gravity; Electronics and data analysis; Mathematics for scientists; Properties of matter; Vibrations, waves and optics; Electricity and magnetism; Laboratory and Information skills
Mathematics & Physics Analysis 1; Methods and Applications 1; Algebra 1A&B; Introduction to quantum physics; Properties of matter; Electricity and magnetism; Vibrations, waves and optics
Year 2
BSc and MPhys Quantum and atomic physics; Particles, nuclei and stars; Thermal physics; Programming skills; Mathematics for scientists; Electromagnetism 1; Semiconductor physics; Condensed matter physics 1; Laboratory and information skills
Mathematics & Physics Algebra 1; Ordinary and partial differential equations; Vector calculus; Quantum & atomic physics; Thermal physics
Maths degrees
Year 3
BSc placement
BSc year abroad
MPhys
MPhys year
abroad
BSc
Maths & Physics
placement
BSc Maths &
Physics year abroad
MSci
Maths & Physics
BSc Final Year project
Ten units from a list which includes:
Final Year
Quantum mechanics; Stellar and galactic astrophysics; Condensed matter physics 2; Electromagnetism 2; Contemporary physics; Simulation techniques
MPhys placement
MPhys project
Advanced quantum theory; Nanoscience; Photonics; Mathematical physics; Advanced problem solving skills
BSc Mathematics & Physics Physics project or Maths project + Computational physics; choice of 8 units from wide range of options in Maths and Physics.
Maths & Physics MSci
Project: Advanced
units in Maths and Physics
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