Physics

Description

Physics reaches from the quark out to the largest of galaxies, and encompasses all the matter and timescales within these extremes. At the heart of a professional physicist is a fascination with the ‘how and why’ of the material world around us. We aim to equip you with the skills to understand these phenomena and to qualify you for a range of career pathways.

At Stage 3, the combination of specialist modules and an attachment to one of our research teams opens avenues for even deeper exploration: for instance, in space probe instrumentation, fibre optics, or the atomic-scale structure of a new engineering material, or neutron scattering work.

Our international exchange programme also offers the opportunity for you to spend the third year of your degree studying in the USA at one of our partner universities.

Independent rankings

In the National Student Survey 2013 The University of Kent was ranked 3rd in London and the south-east for student satisfaction. And in The Guardian University Guide 2014 Physics was ranked 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 14860 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

PH300 - Mathematics

PH301 - Physics

PH302 - Computing Skills

PH304 - Astrophysics, Space Science and Cosmology

PS324 - Introduction to Ballistics

PS370 - Skills for Physicists

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

PH513 - Medical Physics

PH588 - Mathematical Techniques for Physical Sciences

PH500 - Physics Laboratory

PH502 - Quantum Physics

PH503 - Atomic and Nuclear Physics

PH504 - Electromagnetism and Optics

PH507 - The Multiwavelength Universe Exoplanets

PH508 - Spacecraft Design and Operations

Year abroad

You spend a year in the USA between Stages 2 and 3, studying equivalent courses to those you take at Kent. Our partner universities include the Pennsylvania State University, the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Indiana in Bloomington. If you take this course, you pay a reduced (50%) fee to Kent during your year abroad. You do not need to pay fees at the host university.

Possible modules may include:

PH790 - Year Abroad

Stage 4

Possible modules may include:

PH700 - Physics Research Project

PH722 - Particle and Quantum Physics

PH752 - Magnetism and Superconductivity

PS701 - Topics in Functional Materials

PH709 - Space Astronomy and Solar System Science

PH711 - Rocketry and Human Spaceflight

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

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Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

• A level: ABB including B in Physics and B in Mathematics

• Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 at Higher, including Physics and Mathematics 5 at HL or 6 at SL (not Mathematics Studies)

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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• Flexible study schedule
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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

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