Physics, MSci

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Physics, MSci

Nottingham Trent University
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This is an integrated four-year undergraduate Masters course, designed to give you a more in-depth and broader understanding of Physics. You will develop the ideas and core skills of a professional physicist and begin the progression from classical to quantum concepts and modern applications.

You will undertake a challenging and independent research project in either of the following:

  • one of the leading research areas at NTU
  • in collaboration with one of our industrial contacts.

This course is an ideal base from which to build a career in research or research and development.

Why study this course?
  • It is accredited by the Institute of Physics, which ensure…

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This is an integrated four-year undergraduate Masters course, designed to give you a more in-depth and broader understanding of Physics. You will develop the ideas and core skills of a professional physicist and begin the progression from classical to quantum concepts and modern applications.

You will undertake a challenging and independent research project in either of the following:

  • one of the leading research areas at NTU
  • in collaboration with one of our industrial contacts.

This course is an ideal base from which to build a career in research or research and development.

Why study this course?
  • It is accredited by the Institute of Physics, which ensures that our graduates satisfy the undergraduate qualification requirements for Membership of the Institute and for achieving Chartered Physicist (CPhys) status.
  • You will have the opportunity to complete on the following:
    • a six-month practical research project
    • a six month work placement in an area of Physics which is of most interest to you.
  • The taught modules in the final year will really help you to understand the latest developments in physics, through:
    • reading
    • discussing and presenting hot-off-the-press research publications
    • small group project-work
    • lectures on advanced experimental techniques.
  • Our students are supported by friendly and accessible teaching staff and have the opportunity to produce a final year individual project of their own choice with one-to-one academic supervision.

Edward Breeds, MSci Physics
"Don't be too afraid if you are unsure of Physics, the spectrum of the course encompasses all sorts of skills. I didn't really think I was built for Physics when I started, and now I find it great! NTU is definitely a great place to let this relationship grow!"

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What will I study?

Year One

Modules

  • Matter – Evidence for Quantisation
  • Ideas of Motion – From Galileo to Einstein
  • Concepts of Astronomy and Cosmology
  • Laboratory Instrumentation and Physics Skills
  • Mathematical Techniques
  • Introduction to Laboratory Software

Year Two

Modules

  • Fundamental Forces
  • The Quantum World
  • Optics and Semiconductors
  • Ionising Radiation and Non-Invasive Imaging
  • Thermal and Environmental Physics
  • Digital Techniques

Year Three

Core modules

  • Condensed Matter
  • Advanced Modern Physics
  • Advanced Experimental Techniques
  • Laboratory Interfaces and Control

Optional modules

  • Stars and Galaxies
  • Cosmology: Theory and Observation
  • Nuclear Materials Science
  • Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors

Final Year

Modules

  • Research Methodology and Ethics
  • Medical Imaging
  • Materials and Security Imaging
  • Research Project.

For further information, download the module descriptions document

How will I be assessed?

Each module will be assessed on a variety of components including the following.

Coursework and Practical work 44%

  • Assignments
  • Dissertation
  • Group projects
  • Oral presentations
  • Laboratory assessment

Written 56%

  • Exams
  • Written tests
How will I learn?

You will have around 20 hours per week of scheduled contact team with your academics, which includes five hours of laboratory work and 15 hours split between:

  • traditional lectures
  • student centred activities (workshops, presentations, personal tutorials, problem solving tasks etc.).

We have a very open door policy, which students always comment on. This means that contact time is actually higher than scheduled.

Where will I study?

Your lectures will all take place at Clifton campus. Our laboratories are based in the Erasmus Darwin building, with Astronomy laboratories in the Observatory. See our videos and photographs of Clifton campus.

Your lectures are spread between various buildings on campus, including:

  • Erasmus Darwin
  • George Eliot
  • Computing and Informatics Building.

See our travel information to get directions to NTU.

What's included in the fees?

Your feels will cover:

  • all laboratory costs
  • the use of observatory and research-level equipment predominantly for Year Three projects.

You will also be provided with:

  • a scientific calculator
  • membership of the student Astronomy and Physics Society (Apsoc)
  • a home version of essential software (Labview).

Field trips are also included in your fees.

About the Physics Team
  • Dave Fairhurst was short-listed for the “Outstanding Teaching Awards” 2012.
  • Martin Bencsik, who teaches MRI studied for his PhD with Nobel-prize winning Sir Peter Mansfield, inventor of MRI. Martin was also invited to speak at an international teaching conference.
  • Dan Brown, who teaches Astronomy modules, is regularly interviewed on radio and TV for his Astronomy work with schools and other outreach events.

The Physics Team has a very good research pedigree, excellent assessment at the last Research Assessment Exercise, with 15% described as 'World Leading' and 40% as 'Internationally Excellent'.

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We provide very well equipped teaching laboratories for Physics, including:

  • a CAT scanner
  • scanning tunnelling microscope
  • new optical bench equipment
  • an audio booth
  • a radio telescope
  • portable telescopes
  • an on campus observatory.

All students have access to the teaching and research facilities. Our students use our specialist facilities to perform relevant experiments for themselves outside of formal lecture hours. This practical work complements the theory in lectures.

The Physics team are available throughout the teaching year. They offer a very active open door policy, so you will get contact time over the formal/set hours. Our computer facilities are also open 24 hours per day, so you can study flexible hours.

We offer a range of first-class facilities that you would expect from a university with high quality teaching and world-leading research. These include:

  • a British Olympic Association-approved environmental chamber
  • a materials imaging laboratory
  • a crime scene forensic-training facility
  • sporting clubs and societies to get involved in.
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