MPhys (Hons) Physics Integrated Master's degree at the University of Sheffield

This core module will give you an understanding of the fundamental physical principles, mathematical tools, and laboratory skills you'll use throughout your degree. You'll learn about key physical principles, such as Newton's laws, linear and rotational equations of motion, the wave equation, the laws of thermodynamics, and heat transfer. You'll also learn about the linear algebra and calculus that underpins these principles, covering differentiation and integration, complex numbers, matrices an

In this core module you'll further develop your knowledge of the fundamental physical principles, mathematical tools and laboratory skills needed for your degree. You'll explore topics across electricity, magnetism and quantum physics, such as electric potentials and fields, electrical circuits, magnetic fields, the Lorentz force, the photo-electric effect, and the quantum wave function. You'll also learn to describe these phenomena through vector calculus and probability theory. You'll gain han

This core module provides you with the foundational skills and techniques necessary for success as a physicist. You'll learn how to use self-study skills for independent learning, conduct and report on research projects ethically, and integrate AI responsibly. You'll learn how to import and analyse data in Python, and present these results professionally. You'll also develop your interpersonal and team-management abilities by working with your coursemates on a group project, such as analysing op

This module introduces you to the various physics research activities undertaken in the School of Mathematical and Physical Science. You'll learn about our research in areas such as gravitational wave detection, quantum computing, atomic force microscopy, biophysics, neutrino physics, exoplanet detection, axions as a dark matter candidate, and integrated photonic chips. You'll develop your knowledge of the key concepts and considerations in each area, and be able to do simple estimates and calcu

This module will provide you with an understanding of important physical concepts and techniques involved in astrophysics, with an emphasis on how fundamental results can be derived from observations. You'll apply basic physical principles to astrophysical problems, exploring topics such as solar systems, the properties and evolution of stars and galaxies, as well as the origins and fate of the Universe.

This module introduces the concepts and analytical tools for predicting the behaviour of combinations of passive circuit elements, resistance, capacitance and inductance driven by ideal voltage and/or current sources which may be ac or dc sources. The ideas involved are important not only from the point of view of modelling real electronic circuits but also because many complicated processes in biology, medicine and mechanical engineering are themselves modelled by electric circuits. The passive

Mathematics is the language of science. By framing a scientific question in mathematical language, it is possible to gain deep insight into the empirical world. This module aims to give students an appreciation of this astonishing phenomenon. It will introduce them to the concept of mathematical modelling via examples from throughout science, which may include biology, physics, environmental sciences, and more. Along the way, a range of mathematical techniques will be learned that tend to appear

This module further develops the foundations of physics and mathematics that you need in your degree. You'll learn special relativity and thermal physics, as well as the mathematical foundations and applications of Fourier analysis and ordinary and partial differential equations. Through lab sessions, you'll refine your practical skills, learning how to conduct structured physics experiments. If you are on our Theoretical Physics programmes, you'll model physical systems with symbolic computer m

This module further develops the foundations of physics and mathematics that you need in your degree. You'll learn quantum mechanics and electromagnetism, and how to apply these in physical problems. You'll also be introduced to solids and subatomic physics. Through lab sessions, you'll refine your practical skills, learning how to conduct open-ended physics experiments. If you are on our Theoretical Physics programmes, you'll explore more advanced problems and techniques in theoretical physics,

This module further develops practical programming and data analysis using Python. You'll learn to select and apply suitable Python functions and libraries, develop efficient programming workflows, and perform statistical analysis on data sets of varying sizes. We'll focus on fitting complex models, interpreting results, and evaluating analytical reliability. You'll also gain experience assessing and integrating external Python code, and build the skills to adapt, reuse, and document code respon

This module explores the properties and underlying physics of stars and galaxies. You'll learn how observational data is used to explain astrophysical phenomena, and make physical models of these systems. We'll equip you with deeper knowledge of stellar and galactic astrophysics in preparation for research-level topics, and provide opportunities to enhance your skills in communication, physics modelling and problem solving.

Differential equations are perhaps the most important tool in applied mathematics. They are foundational for modelling all kinds of physical and natural phenomena, including fluids and plasmas, populations of animals or cells, cosmological objects (via relativity), subatomic particles (via quantum mechanics), epidemics, even political and social opinions have been modelled using differential equations. This module will build on the tools learned at Level 1 for analysing differential equations, e

This module explores how to measure a variety of physical phenomena using different techniques and across a range of energy scales, from infrared to high-energy particles. You'll learn through labs, programming classes and lectures. You'll develop an understanding of how the efficiencies, uncertainties and artefacts in the measured signal depend on the material properties of the detector materials. You'll also gain a deeper appreciation for the use of detectors in real-world applications.

Through this module you'll hone the skills and knowledge required of a graduate-level professional. You'll undertake extended project work, which will include relating project work to the literature, setting project aims and objectives, planning and carrying out the work, and reporting it using disciplinary conventions. You'll investigate how your academic studies relate to either research, society, or industry. You'll develop an understanding of where your degree could lead you and reflect on y

This module explores the foundation of particle atomic and particle physics. You'll learn about the Schrödinger equation for the hydrogen atom and the atomic wave functions that emerge from it. You'll then explore the atomic selection rules, spectral fine structure and the effects of external fields. You'll gain an understanding of selected multi-electron atoms and the concept of stimulated emission, which is central to the operation of lasers. You'll explore the fundamental interactions between

This module investigates how semiconductor physics is used in modern quantum photonics and quantum networks. You'll discover the principles underlying the operat