The programme structure is a full time, 480pt Scottish Bachelors with Honours with entry at first or second year level and is fully compliant with the University’s Curriculum Framework and Scottish Qualification Framework.
First Year
Total of 120pt point of courses, normally at SCQF level 8.
Specified courses are:
- Physics 1A [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Physics 1B [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Mathematics for Physics 1 [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Mathematics for Physics 2 [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- 40pt of free choice from Schedules A-Q at Level 7/8.
Progression requires 120pt of courses from first year. By concession 40pt of courses may be carried but must not include specified courses.
Second Year
Total of 120pt of courses, normally at SCQF Level 8
Specified courses are:
- Modern Physics [10pt] SCQF Level 8
- Linear Algebra and Several Variable Calculus [10pt] SCQF Level 8
- Physics of Fields and Matter [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Dynamics and Vector Calculus [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Practical Physics [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- 40 pts of free choice from Schedules A-Q at Level 8
Progression requires 120pt of courses from second year. By concession 40pt of courses may be carried but must not include specified courses.
Second Year Point of Entry 2 (Fast Track) for suitably qualified students.
Total of 120pt of courses, normally at SCQF Level 8
Specified courses are:
- Classical and Modern Physics [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Algebra and Calculus [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Physics of Fields and Matter [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Dynamics and Vector Calculus [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- Practical Physics [20pt] SCQF Level 8
- 20pt free choice from Schedules A-Q at Level 8
Progression requires 120pt of courses from second year. By concession 20pt of courses may be carried but must not include specified courses.
Junior Honours (Third Year)
Total of 120pt of courses, normally at Level 9 or 10
Specified Courses are:
- Quantum Mechanics [10pt] SCQF Level 9
- Dynamics and relativity [10pt] SCQF Level 9
- Thermodynamics [10pt] SCQF Level 9
- Electromagnetism [10pt] SCQF Level 9
- Statistical Physics [10pt] SCQF Level 9
- Diffraction Physics [10pt] SCQF Level 9
- Astrophysics 3 [20pt] SCQF Level 10
- Research Methods in Physics [10pt] SCQF Level 10
- Physical Mathematics [10pt]
Either:
- Astrophysics Laboratory [10pt] SQCF Level 9
Or:
- Lagrangian Dynamics [10pt] SCQF Level 10
Either:
- Computational Methods [10pt] SQCF Level 9
Or:
- Advanced Computer Simulation [10pt] SCQF Level 10
Progression requires 120pt of courses at first sit. Student obtaining 120pt after August re-sits are eligible for Physics BSc (Ord) degree.
Junior Honours (Third Year) from September 2013
Total of 120pt of courses, normally at Level 9
Specified courses are:
- Fourier Analysis and Statistics [20pt] SCQF Level 9
- Quantum Mechanics [20pt] SCQF Level 9
- Thermal Physics [20pt] SCQF Level 9
- Electromagnetism [20pt] SCQF Level 9
- Observational Astronomy [20pt] SCQF Level 9
- Research Methods in Physics [10pt] SCQF Level 9
Either:
- Computational Modelling [10pt] SCQF Level 9
Or:
- Numerical Recipes [10pt] SCQF Level 9
Progression requires 120pt of courses at first sit. Student obtaining 120pt after August re-sits are eligible for Physics BSc (Ord) degree.
Senior Honours (Fourth Year)
Total of 120pt of courses, normally at Level 10 or 11
Specified Courses are:
- Subatomic Physics [10pt] SCQF Level 10
- Astronomical Statistics and Measurement [10pt] SCQF Level 10
- Astrophysical Cosmology [10pt] SCQF Level 10
- Stellar Evolution [10pt] SCQF Level 10
- Physics Skills (BSc) [10pt] SCQF Level 10
- Team Review Projects [10pt] SCQF Level 10
- Senior Honours Astrophysics Project [20pt] SCQF Level 10
Either:
- Quantum Physics [10pt] SCQF Level 10
Or:
- Atomic and Molecular Physics [10pt] SCQF Level 10
One of:
- Higher Energy Astrophysics [10pt] SCQF Level 11
- Radiation and Matter [10pt] SCQF Level 11
- General Relativity [10pt] SCQF Level 11
- 20pt free choice from Schedule P and Q at Level 10/11. Additional courses from other schedules available subject to approval.
Progression requires 120pt of courses at first sit. Student obtaining 120pt of courses at first sit are by concession permitted to graduate with BSc Honours.
Senior Honours (Fourth Year) from September 2014*
Total of 120pt of courses, normally at Level 10 or 11
Specified Courses are:
- Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics [20pt] SCQF Level 10
- Astrophysics [20pt] SCQF Level 10
- Cosmology [10pt] SCQF Level 10
Either:
- Senior Honours Project [20pt] SCQF Level 10
Or:
- Science Education Placement in Physics [20pt] SCQF Level 10
- Physics Skills (BSc) [10pt] SCQF Level 10
- 40pt free choice from Schedule P and Q at Level 10/11. Additional courses from other schedules subject to approval.
Progression requires 120pt of courses at first sit. Student obtaining 120pt of courses at first sit are by concession permitted to graduate with BSc Honours.
*This is the proposed structure still under discussion within the School.
Classification of Honours
Honours classification is determined on the 240pt of courses taken in Junior Honours, and Senior Honours year with years weighted on a 50:50 basis. Classification is based on the University Common Marking Scheme.
Equality and Diversity
The School is an active participant in the Institute of Physics JUNO project with “practitioner” status where we monitor and report on the equality and diversity across the whole School including activities of academic staff, research staff, post and undergraduate students. |