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Physics

The Physics degree forms the ideal basis for the career of your choice - widening your view of the role of physics, while giving you a thorough understanding of the methods used by physicists in the investigation of natural and engineered systems.
 

Physics BSc or MPhys?

We offer Physics as a three year Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours, or as a four year Master of Physics (MPhys). You will be encouraged to apply initially for the MPhys so that, if you decide during your second year that you would like to continue with the programme, the Local Education Authority is aware of your plans. At the end of the second year, subject to satisfactory performance, you can continue onto the final two years of the MPhys programme or you can opt for the remainder of the BSc (Hons) degree in physics.

Physics Careers

Physics career opportunities on graduation are many and varied. Recent employers of graduates from Salford Physics include: ADT, British Nuclear Fuels, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) Astrium, Gabriel Scientific Consultancy, and the Royal Air Force. For a more detailed overview of physics employment opportunities see, for example: Career Directions & Working Life from the Institute of Physics, and Typical Job Sectors & Careers Using Physics from physics.org.

Physics Courses, Assessment and Degree Structure

Each year is broken down into two semesters - see the Academic Year Calendar for exact dates. In each academic year, your physics courses add up to a total of 120 'credits'. Each of the following is a 10-credit course, otherless otherwise stated.

Final degree class is calculated from the year averages of the last two years (with weightings of 1/4 and 3/4).

Click on any course title below to find detailed information on syllabus, texts and full module specification (including assessment information).

Entry to Physics First Year can also be after completion of Foundation modules within either:
Physics with a Foundation Year; or Physics with an International Foundation Year.

Physics First Year

 Semesters 1 & 2
 Fundamentals of Physics A  [  dynamics.quanta.relativity  ] - 20 credits
 Fundamentals of Physics B  [  thermal.waves.optics  ] - 20 credits
 Frontiers of Physics and Entrepreneurial Skills  [  frontiers.employers.skills  ] - 20 credits
 Electronics and Optoelectronics†   [ semiconductors.devices.lasers  ] - 20 credits

 †Language or Acoustics option can be requested

 Within the Pure and Applied Physics degree, the above two Mathematics modules are replaced by:
 Pure and Applied Mathematics for Physics and Pure and Applied Mathematics and Computing.

Physics Second Year

 

Physics Work Placement - an optional year in employment

You will have the opportunity of spending a year in an Industrial Placement at the end of Level 2.

Placements cover a wide range of different technical job areas.

This Placement Year may also be taken abroad.

 

 

Physics BSc Third Year

 Semesters 1 & 2
 Project - BSc degrees (40 credits)

Physics MPhys Third Year

 Semesters 1 & 2
 3rd Year Short Project (20 credits)

Physics MPhys Masters Year

 Semesters 1 & 2
 MPhys Project (30 credits)
 Structural Analysis & Materials Characterisation (30 credits)

Please note that exact course content is subject to change.

Physics Key Facts

Accreditation:  Our Physics degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics, and so lead to recognised qualification as a physicist.

UCAS Codes:
 BSc (Hons) - F300 BSc/Ph;  MPhys - F303 MPhys/P4;  With International Foundation Year - F300I

Entry Requirements (Advanced GCE level):
 BSc (Hons) - 260 points including 80 points (C) minimum in both physics and mathematics;
 MPhys - 300 points including 100 points (B) minimum in both physics and mathematics. See UCAS Tariff Tables for other entry qualifications.
Offers are tailor-made. We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and from access students.

Course Enquiries Service:  T +44 (0)161 295 4545;  Email (EU Students);  Email (International Students)

Academic Enquiries:  Professor Ian Morrison;
 T +44 (0)161 295 5303;  Email

 

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