Physics MPhys/BSc (Hons)

at Coventry University

Why you should study this course

Studying a physics degree at Coventry University will provide you with the opportunity to delve into the laws governing the universe, from a microscopic (particles and atoms) to an astronomical scale (planets and galaxies), and much more. A degree in physics may also open the door to a huge range of rewarding careers.

Technological advances such as the current digital revolution, quantum computing, and holographic screens were driven by the curiosity of generations of scientists investigating the fundamental principles of physics. Future advances, will likewise, depend on our evolving understanding of physics. Since ancient times, critical thinking has been at the heart of all physical theory. It is a tradition in physics to question everything, to take nothing for granted, to test theory against experiments until one reaches a coherent and satisfying model of the world around us.

Studying this exciting subject will provide you with the opportunity to develop practical, experimental, and strong problem-solving skills. This may open the door, not only to careers in all areas of science, engineering, and teaching, but thanks to the transferable nature of the skills developed, physics graduates are also much appreciated in areas as diverse as data science, actuarial science, finance, and banking.

Coventry University has long-standing research in many areas of theoretical and experimental physics: Fluid Mechanics, Magneto Hydrodynamics, Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics and Complex Systems, Nanophysics, Cosmology and Lasers, to mention a few.

What you'll study

Year one
The first year lays the foundation for the study of physics, including topics such as programming for physics, electrical science, and mathematical methods.

Modules

• Mathematics for Physics and Engineering - 20 credits

• Programming for Physics - 20 credits

• Electrical Science - 10 credits

• Waves, Optics and Probabilities - 20 credits

• Mechanics - 20 credits

• Physics of the very small and very large - 20 credits

• Personal Tutorial - Academic Skills 1 - 0 credits

• Add+vantage module - 10 credits

Year two

Year two builds on the acquisition of knowledge from the previous year. Analytical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics are four modules in which you will have the opportunity to learn to better describe various natural phenomena and quantities such as Gravitational, Electric and Magnetic forces, particle and atomic interactions, Hamiltonian and Lagrangian, Temperature, Pressure, Energy and Entropy.

In addition, year two includes Laboratory sessions to support you in further developing experimental skills, working on understanding physical phenomena while testing the validity of their assumptions and estimating errors due to measurements.

Modules

• Mathematics for Physics and Engineering 2 - 20 credits

• Quantum Mechanics - 20 credits

• Labs - 10 credits

• Personal Tutorial - Professional Skills - 0 credits

• Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics - 20 credits

• Electromagnetism - 20 credits

• Analytical Mechanics - 10 credits

• Mathematical skills for Physics - 10 credits

• Add+vantage module - 10 credits

Final year
In the final year of the course, you will have the chance to delve into modern physics with modules such as Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Cosmology and Fluid Mechanics.

Modules

• Atomic and Molecular Physics - 20 credits

• Solid State Physics - 20 credits

• Intermediate Programming - 10 credits

• Fluid Mechanics - 20 credits

• Project (BSc only) - 20 credits

• Add+vantage module - 10 credits

• Cosmology (MPhys only) – 20 credits

• Power Semiconductor Devices and Converters (MPhys only) – 20 credits

• Optional modules (BSc only)

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5.

International Fees
£18,050 per year    

International Pathways 2022 Scholarship
You could enjoy a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Our high-quality foundation, international year one and pre-masters courses are for international students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to their preferred Coventry University undergraduate or postgraduate course. We can support you to achieve the academic and/or English grades you need and help you gain the personal and professional skills required to study at university.

We want to encourage ambitious international students like you to study at Coventry University, so we’ve secured extra financial support for you worth £3,000, to help with the cost of tuition fees, living expenses and accommodation.

The scholarship application deadline is:
September 2022 intake: 31 July 2022

Studying physics aims to give you the opportunity to help you to develop skills in logical thinking and demonstrates to employers your advanced numerical and analytical ability.

It may also give you an advantage in the job market upon successful completion, opening a wide range of career opportunities in industry, banking, data science, computer analysis and scientific research. You may be employed in a wide variety of roles, for example, as a research scientist, actuary, computer programmer, data analyst or teacher.