MSci (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics Integrated Master's degree at the University of Nottingham

This year-long module covers the mathematical background required for the majority of undergraduate-level study of physics and astronomy. It will complement the material studied in other first-year physics degree modules. The structure of the module has been designed to ease students into the level of maths required for the early stages of your degree. The topics covered in this module are: Complex numbers Differentiation and Taylor Series representations Stationary points of two-dimensional fun

In this module, you'll develop your knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills across several core areas of physics, including: classical mechanics relativity vibrations and waves quantum physics thermal physics You'll further explore how these theoretical principles explain a wide range of natural phenomena and examine their relevance to modern technological applications. This module builds on your foundation in both classical and modern physics, preparing you for more advanced topics

In this module, you'll continue to build your knowledge, understanding and problem-solving abilities in several core areas of physics, including: classical mechanics relativity vibrations and waves quantum physics thermal physics You'll further explore how these theoretical principles explain a wide range of natural phenomena and examine their relevance to modern technological applications. This module builds on your foundation in both classical and modern physics, preparing you for more advance

New physical laws are discovered, and the consequences of known laws are understood through three main approaches: experimental, computational, and mathematical. This module provides a clear introduction to these methods. This module focuses on experimental and computational physics, along with concepts common to all three approaches. In the experimental part of the module, you will carry out, record, and report on experiments, developing essential skills and learning standard experimental techn

In this module, you'll develop essential professional skills for a career in physics. You will focus on: professional communication teamworking professional behaviour and reflective practice academic integrity and ethics giving, receiving and reflecting on feedback equity, diversity and inclusion in physics Through a series of activities, you'll explore specialised areas of physics that you'll study later in the programme, along with broader topics such as sustainability. You will also gain an u

This module begins by developing the mathematical tools needed to describe classical fields, focusing on vector calculus. You will then explore the behaviour of static electric and magnetic fields, their sources, and their effects on charged particles. The module progresses to dynamic situations where electric and magnetic fields interact, leading to the unified framework of Maxwell's equations. You will see how these equations describe electromagnetic waves in empty space and apply this underst

This module builds on Investigations in Physics 1 and follows a similar structure, now focusing on mathematical, computational and discovery skills. The mathematical aspect expands on techniques from the Mathematical Methods and Modelling for Physicists module. You will learn new methods for modelling physical systems, applying these to specific examples and exploring how models can be tested. The computational part develops your coding skills further, covering data handling, analysis and modell

This module provides comprehensive training in three key areas: communicating science in different formats and for various audiences, working effectively in teams and applying practical problem-solving strategies. You will have the opportunity to practice these skills in a range of settings, including synoptic tasks that integrate knowledge from across the core physics modules.

In this module you will learn how the same physics that works on Earth – gravity, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, optics, quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics – is used to understand stars. You will explore the most important physical processes occurring in stars of different types. You will then use this knowledge to build mathematical models of stars and to understand their internal structure, their formation, evolution, and death. You'll study: How astronomers measure the most import

This module provides an introduction to the theory and elementary applications of quantum mechanics, a theory that is one of the key achievements of physics. Quantum mechanics is an elegant theoretical construct that is both beautiful and mysterious. Some of the predictions of quantum mechanics are wholly counter-intuitive and there are aspects of it that are not properly understood. Nonetheless, it has been thoroughly tested empirically for nearly a century and, wherever predictions can be made

This module explores the physical processes involved in the most extreme environments known in the Universe. Among the objects studied are neutron stars, black holes, supernova explosions, and active galactic nuclei.

This module explores the properties of matter across a wide range of scales, covering nuclear and particle physics, atomic physics, and solid state physics. The focus will be on key concepts and models essential for understanding behaviour at each scale. You will also learn how quantum and statistical physics methods are applied to determine material properties, from microscopic systems to macroscopic bodies.

Cosmology is the scientific study of the Universe as a whole. It aims to understand what the Universe is made of, and its evolution from the Big Bang until today (and into the future). You'll study: observational evidence for the Big Bang how the expansion of the Universe depends on its contents and geometry how the contents of the Universe evolve as it expands and cools dark matter and dark energy: observational evidence and the latest theoretical models inflation, a proposed period of accelera

In the first semester of this module, you'll engage in a series of lectures, workshops, and practical classes. Some sessions will build on the "Discovery" strand from Investigations in Physics I and II, while others will provide training on various computational techniques applied to astrophysics problems relevant to the offered projects. This foundational training will equip you with the skills needed for your upcoming project work. During the second semester, you'll work in pairs on a computat

You will carry out a project drawn from one of several areas of physics. The project may be experimental or theoretical in nature. Many of the projects reflect the research interests of members of academic staff. You will work in pairs and are expected to produce a plan of work and to identify realistic goals for your project. Each pair has a project supervisor responsible for setting the project. You will also be required to maintain a diary/laboratory notebook throughout. Occasionally the work