- UCAS course code
- F301
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course description
Join one of the most respected Department of Physics in the country and enjoy the flexibility, choice and challenge of our MPhys Physics with Study in Europe degree.
The course combines a comprehensive study of physics with an exciting year of study abroad in Europe, with most students heading off to universities in France, Spain, Italy or Germany.
You will get a working knowledge of a European language and a different culture, with language tuition - including some physics tutorials in the language - forming an integral part of the course.
The course will provide you with a solid foundation in classical physics and introduce you to newer ideas. Working with leading academics and accessing our incredible facilities, you will be well placed to progress along your physics journey.
Aims
- We will provide you with a solid foundation in classical physics and introduce newer ideas - and will encourage you to choose from a wide range of options, covering a diverse number of topics.
- You will undertake an exciting year of study in Europe, typically studying at a university in France, Spain, Italy or Germany.
- We will provide access to a fantastic array of facilities, and you will work with world-leading physics academics.
Special features
Study abroad
Explore living in another country by taking up a fantastic opportunity to study abroad.
Choice and flexibility
You will cover the basics of classical physics and progress to modern, diverse topics - including atomic and molecular structure, electro-magnetic radiation, lasers, stars and cosmology, and particle and nuclear physics.
Outstanding reputation
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester has an excellent international reputation, and a qualification from us can be your passport to a successful career anywhere in the world.
Teaching and learning
Coursework and assessment
Course units are normally assessed formally at the end of the semester; you will also likely be marked via assignments and continual assessment.
Course unit details
You can find out more information about the course units included in your chosen degree course below.
Note that not every combination of option choices may be possible due to timetable clashes.
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics 1 | PHYS10071 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Dynamics | PHYS10101 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Quantum Physics and Relativity | PHYS10121 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Year 1 Lab Work (All Yr) | PHYS10180 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology | PHYS10191 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Vibrations & Waves | PHYS10302 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Electricity & Magnetism | PHYS10342 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Introduction to Programming | PHYS10362 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Mathematics 2 | PHYS10372 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Italian Language 3 | ITAL51030 | 20 | Optional |
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Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | PHYS20101 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Electromagnetism | PHYS20141 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Introduction to Programming for Physicists | PHYS20161 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Mathematics of Waves and Fields | PHYS20171 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Fundamentals of Solid State Physics | PHYS20252 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Year 2 Lab Work (One Semester) | PHYS20280 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Wave Optics | PHYS20312 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Statistical Mechanics | PHYS20352 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Lagrangian Dynamics | PHYS20401 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Complex Variables and Vector Spaces | PHYS20672 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Year Abroad Unit | PHYS31000 | 90 | Mandatory |
| Level 4 Year Abroad Unit | PHYS41000 | 30 | Mandatory |
Course content for year 4
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPhys Project | PHYS40182 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Level 4 3rd year lab | PHYS40580 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Quantum Computing | COMP39112 | 10 | Optional |
| Climate and Energy: Past, Present and Future | EART36002 | 10 | Optional |
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics | EART39102 | 10 | Optional |
| The Nuclear Age: Global Nuclear Threats from Hiroshima to Today | HSTM31212 | 10 | Optional |
| Climate Change & Society | HSTM33201 | 10 | Optional |
| Complex Analysis and Applications | MATH34001 | 20 | Optional |
| Wave Motion | MATH35012 | 10 | Optional |
| Tools and Techniques for Enterprise | MCEL30001 | 10 | Optional |
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Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our Department funding pages .
What our students say
Find out what it's like to study at Manchester by visiting the Department of Physics and Astronomy blog .
Facilities
Make the most of a fantastic array of facilities that rival those of leading Departments across the world. They include the world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory and a new £10 million extension to our Schuster Laboratory.
The University of Manchester also offers extensive library and online services , helping you get the most out of your studies.