Physics - BSc (Hons)

at University of Kent

Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHYS3040 - Introduction to Astronomy and Light (15 credits)

• PHYS3110 - Mathematics I (15 credits)

• PHYS3120 - Mathematics II (15 credits)

• PHYS3210 - Mechanics and Relativity (15 credits)

• PHYS3220 - Waves and Fields (15 credits)

• PHYS3230 - Thermodynamics and Matter (15 credits)

• PHYS3700 - Laboratory and Computing Skills for Physicists (30 credits)

• PHYS4001 - Physics Academic Advising and Skills Development I (1 credits)

Stage 2

You take six compulsory modules and then choose one from a list of optional modules.
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHYS5001 - Physics Academic Advising and Skills Development II (1 credits)

• PHYS5020 - Quantum Physics (15 credits)

• PHYS5030 - Atomic Physics (15 credits)

• PHYS5040 - Electromagnetism (15 credits)

• PHYS5200 - Physics Laboratory (15 credits)

• PHYS5300 - Physics Group Project (15 credits)

• PHYS5310 - Numerical and Computational Methods (15 credits)

• PHYS5880 - Mathematical Techniques for Physical Sciences (15 credits)

Stage 3

Compulsory modules currently include

• PHYS6001 - Physics Academic Advising and Skills Development III (1 credits)

• PHYS6020 - Physics Problem Solving (15 credits)

• PHYS6040 - Relativity Optics and Maxwell's Equations (15 credits)

• PHYS6050 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (15 credits)

• PHYS6060 - Solid State Physics (15 credits)

• PHYS6110 - Numerical and Computational Methods (15 credits)

• PHYS6210 - Analytical Mechanics (15 credits)

• PHYS6660 - Nuclear and Particle Physics (15 credits)

• PSCI7000 - Physical Science Research Investigation (15 credits)

• A level

  BBB, including A level Mathematics or Physics at B (not Use of Mathematics)
   

•  Access to HE Diploma

  The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

   

•  BTEC Nationals

  The University will consider applicants holding/studying BTEC Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) in a relevant Science or Engineering subject at 180 credits or more, on a case by case basis. Please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances

   

•  International Baccalaureate

  30 points overall or 14 points at Higher Level including HL Physics at 5 or SL Physics at 6 and either HL Maths/Maths Methods/Maths: Analysis and Approaches at 5 or SL Maths/Maths Methods at 6 (Note Maths Studies/SL Maths: Applications & Interpretations is not acceptable)

   

•  International Foundation Programme

  N/A

   

•  T level

  The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
  
  IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

• Home full-time                        £9250
   
• EU full-time                             £15900
   
• International full-time              £21200

You graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. In addition, you also develop the key transferable skills sought by employers, such as: excellent communication skills work independently or as part of a team the ability to solve problems and think analytically time management. This means that our graduates are well equipped for careers across a range of fields and have gone on to work for companies such as BAE, Defence Science and Technology, Rolls Royce, Siemens and IBM. You can read some of their stories, and find out about the range of support and extra opportunities available to further your career potential here.