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Physics (MPhys)
Degree Type: Integrated Masters, single Honours
POS Code: S0805
UCAS Code: F303
Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides
NYT Course S L CT
1 Physics 1A:  Foundations Q 8 20
Physics 1B:  The Stuff of the Universe Q 8 20
Applicable Mathematics 1 (1) P 8 10
Mathematical Methods 1 (1) P 8 10
Applicable Mathematics 2 (1) P 8 10
Mathematical Methods 2 (1) P 8 10
Further courses A-Q 7/8 40
2 Physics 2A:  Forces, Fields and Potentials Q 8 20
Physics 2B:  Waves, Quantum Physics and Materials Q 8 20
Applicable Mathematics 3(Phys Sci) (2) P 8 10
Mathematical Methods 3 (Phys Sci) (2) P 8 10
Foundations of Mathematical Physics (2) Q 8 20
Further courses A-Q 7/8 40
3 Electronic Methods in the Physical Laboratory Q 9 10
Experimental Physics Q 9 20
Physical Mathematics Q 9 10
Quantum Mechanics Q 9 10
ONE OF:
  Computational Methods Q 9 10
  Advanced Computer Simulation Q 10 10
Dynamics & Relativity Q 9 10
Electromagnetism Q 9 10
Thermodynamics Q 9 10
  Statistical Mechanics Q 9 10
  Diffraction Physics Q 9 10
  Research Methods in Physics Q 10 10
4&5 (3) Physics Honours Project (Semester 1) Q 10 20
Group Project Q 11 10
MPhys Project Preparation (5) Q 11 10
MPhys Project Q 11 40
Physics Skills (MPhys 4) Q 11 10
Physics Skills (MPhys 5) Q 11 10
Quantum Physics Q 10 10
Atomic and Molecular Physics Q 10 10
Statistical Physics Q 11 10
Further courses in Physics, Mathematics, GeoSciences,  Engineering and Electronics (4) Q,P,M,N 10/11 80
Further courses in Physics, Mathematics, GeoSciences,   Engineering and Electronics (4) Q,P,M,N 11 30
(1)  As an alternative, students may take the Mathematics courses prescribed for the Year 1 programme of the Mathematical Physics MPhys.
(2)  As an alternative, students may take the Mathematics and Mathematical Physics courses prescribed for the Year 2 programme of the Mathematical Physics MPhys.
(3)  Progression to the final years of the MPhys programme requires no less than than 55% overall in Junior Honours. This is in addition to the general progression requirements.
(4)  The Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses, to facilitate advance planning.
(5)  To be delivered from 2009/2010
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