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COURSE INFORMATION
Physics MPhys (Hons) Join a dynamic and focused intellectual community. Our Physics MPhys degree is a four-year integrated Masters degree in Physics which is accredited by the Institute of Physics. An MPhys degree will suit those looking for professional training leading to research in physics or a physics-related career.
COURSE FACT FILE UCAS CODE F301
COURSE LENGTH 4 years
TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Typical A level offer – A*A*A To include Physics and Mathematics at A level (or equivalent).
The course structure has been designed to provide flexibility in your final choice of degree course. The first year of the BSc and MPhys degree courses in Physics, Physics and Astronomy, and Theoretical Physics is identical, and it is possible to select modules in your second year such that you need not make a firm choice of course until the end of the second year. You will have the opportunity to apply for a year-long placement with one of the Physics Department’s or the University’s international partners.
Typical IB Diploma score – 38 To include 776 in higher level subjects. There are also higher level subject requirements. Please see www.durham.ac.uk/ course/F301 for more information.
Typical course content
Assessment
• Foundations of Physics
Assessment is mainly by end-ofyear examinations in Years 2, 3 and 4 and by project reports and presentations where appropriate.
Other qualifications please see www.durham.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/ entry-reqs
• Physics Problem-solving
• Mathematical Methods in Physics • Laboratory Skills and Electronics (+programming) • Research-based Project Teaching
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Study abroad
Placement
ACCREDITATION Accredited by the Institute of Physics.
You will learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials and workshops. You will benefit from the creative environment of a large research department and will join a dynamic and focused intellectual community. Our research ranges from fundamental elementary particle physics and cosmology to more applied topics, in which we collaborate closely with industry.
To find out more about this course, please see www.durham.ac.uk/course/F301