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Computational Physics (BSc) (Fast Track)
Degree Type: Single Honours
UCAS Code: F343
Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides
NYT Course S L CT
1 Physics 2A: Forces, Fields and Potentials Q 8 20
Physics 2B: Waves, Quantum Physics and Materials Q 8 20
Mathematics Support for Direct Entry P 8 0
Applicable Mathematics 3 (Phys Sci) (3) P 8 10
Mathematical Methods 3 (Phys Sci) (3) P 8 10
Foundations of Mathematical Physics (3) Q 8 20
Computer Simulation Q 8 20
Further Courses A-Q 7/8 20
2 Advanced Computer Simulation Q 10 10
Computational Physics Project Q 9 20
Physical Mathematics Q 9 10
Quantum Mechanics Q 9 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
Numerical Algorithms P 10 10
3 Computational Physics Honours Project (Semester 1) (4) Q 10 20
Computational Physics Honours Project (Semester 2) (4) Q 10 20
Team Review Project Q 10 10
Physics Skills (BSc) Q 10 10
Modelling and Visualisation in Physics Q 10 10
ONE OF:
  Quantum Physics Q 10 10
  Atomic and Molecular Physics Q 10 10
Further courses in Physics, Informatics, Mathematics, GeoSciences, Engineering and Electronics (5) Q,O,P,M,N 10/11 40
(3)  As an alternative, students may take the Mathematics and Mathematical Physics courses prescribed for the Year 2 programme of the Mathematical Physics BSc.
(4)  As an alternative, students may replace one of these courses with 20 points of courses from Schedule Q at Level 10/11.
(5)  The Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses, to facilitate advance planning.
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