MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics

The MPhys Theoretical Physics course at the University of York is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of theoretical physics, allowing students to progress from basic principles to advanced concepts. It is a four-year undergraduate course that is research-led, providing an engaging mix of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and research projects.Course Content: The curriculum encompasses quantum mechanics, general relativity, statistical mechanics, elementary particles, and quantum field theory. It also covers underlying mathematics and practical computing. A substantial part of the four-year course includes a major research project.Key Modules: The major modules include Classical Mechanics and Special Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, and Statistical Physics, Elementary Particles, and Quantum Field Theory, among others.Future Careers: The course provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing further research in theoretical physics but is also applicable to other careers. Graduates have entered fields like finance, information technology, engineering, and teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.