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Department of Physics and Astronomy

Physics (Quantum Technology)

(MPhys) Physics (Quantum Technology)

Entry for 2024

FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course Aims

Quantum technologies are an exciting growth area with the potential to solve many of the world’s most challenging problems. This course will enable our graduates to have rewarding careers and be key players in finding these solutions. They will learn from worldleading experts and have opportunities to engage with industry and carry out original research
and technology development. The course has a range of authentic teaching and assessment components embedded in it to prepare graduates for careers in the quantum technology industry

Full-time course composition

YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
1Autumn SemesterCoreFoundations of Data Analysis (F3229)154
  CoreIntroduction to Astrophysics (F3237)154
  CoreMathematical Methods for Physics 1 (F3201)154
  CoreMechanics and Heat (F3210)154
  CorePhysics Study Success (F3250)04
 Spring SemesterCoreMathematical Methods for Physics 2 (F3202)154
  CorePhysics Year 1 Laboratory (F3222)154
  CoreWaves, Fields and Modern Physics (F3215)154
  OptionIntroduction to Quantum Physics (F3241)154
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
2Autumn SemesterCoreElectrodynamics (F3204)155
  CoreMathematical Methods for Physics 3 (F3205)155
  CorePhysics Year 2 Laboratory (F3226)155
  OptionCalculus of Several Variables (G5141)155
  Ordinary Differential Equations (G5142)155
  Scientific Computing (F3212)155
 Spring SemesterCoreApplying Physics Skills (F3227)155
  CoreQuantum Mechanics 1 (F3239)155
  CoreThermal and Statistical Physics (F3224)155
  OptionApplied Machine Learning (G6061)155
  Galaxies and the Cosmos (F3305)155
  Theoretical Physics (F3217)155
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
3Autumn SemesterCoreAdvanced Physics Laboratory A (F3242)156
  CoreAtomic Physics (F3211)156
  CoreCondensed State Physics (F3230)156
  CoreNuclear and Particle Physics (F3221)156
 Spring SemesterCoreAdvanced Physics Laboratory B (F3243)156
  CoreLasers and Photonics (F3218)156
  CoreQuantum Mechanics 2 (F3225)156
  OptionFinancial Derivatives (N1559)156
  Monte Carlo Simulations (L6) (G5220)156
  Semiconductors and Nanomaterial Devices (L6) (F3231)156
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
4Autumn SemesterCoreQuantum Optics and Quantum Information (895F3)157
  OptionAdvanced Materials for Sustainable Energy (921F3)157
  Atom Light Interactions (897F3)157
  Data Analysis Techniques (890F3)157
  Quantum Computing (979G5)157
  Quantum Field Theory (877F3)157
  Symmetry and the Standard Model (878F3)157
 Autumn & Spring TeachingCoreMPhys Final Year Project (899F3)457
 Spring SemesterCoreElectrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits (888F3)157
  CorePractical Quantum Technologies (893F3)157
  OptionAdvanced Quantum Field Theory (882F3)157
  Beyond the Standard Model (901F3)157
  Introduction to Nano-materials and Nano-characterisation (907F3)157
  Monte Carlo Simulations (L7) (865G1)157

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The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.