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About these Courses

Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences. It is concerned with the study of matter and energy on all scales from the sub-atomic to the size of the visible Universe. As a physics student at Leicester you will acquire an appreciation of the scope and impact of modern physics and the use of mathematics, computing and experimentation to solve important real-world problems.

First Year

You will study core topics in physics and mathematics including atoms and quanta, light and matter, and electricity and magnetism. The laboratory programme introduces a broad range of practical techniques. A wide range of option courses include particle physics, nanophysics and great experiments.

Second Year

The core programme builds upon the First Year foundations and includes relativity and particles, waves and fields, condensed matter physics and electromagnetism. Laboratory work develops to incorporate an increasing range of practical skills. Option courses cover topics such as fractals and chaos, biophysics and quantum devices.

Third Year

Core topics include quantum physics, atoms and nuclei, radiation and matter and plasma physics. A semester-long pair project provides students with research experience in a subject of their choice. Optional material includes a range of practical workshops and over twenty option courses in subjects such as elementary particles, further relativity and ultrasound and nuclear medicine. Courses on management and business skills are also offered.

Fourth Year (MPhys only)

The core programme includes fluid dynamics, quantum solids and statistical physics. An advanced research project gives students a taste of leading edge research in a field of their choice. Students follow a programme of advanced study in an area of their choice. Option courses include quantum fields, physics and society, and relativity.  

Contact

Senior Admissions Tutor - Dr Mervyn Roy
0116 252 3575
Fax: 0116 252 2770
physics_admissions@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/physics

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