4. Programme structure
Programme Code
|
Title
|
Award
|
Abbreviation
|
PHUB01
|
Physics
|
BSc
|
Ph
|
PHUM01
|
Physics
|
MPhys
|
Ph
|
PHUB02
|
Engineering Physics
|
BSc
|
Eng Ph
|
PHUM02
|
Engineering Physics
|
MPhys
|
Eng Ph
|
PHUB07
|
Mathematics and Physics
|
BSc
|
Math & Ph
|
PHUM07
|
Mathematics and Physics
|
MPhys
|
Math & Ph
|
PHUB04
|
Physics with Theoretical Physics
|
BSc
|
Ph with Th Ph
|
PHUM04
|
Physics with Theoretical Physics
|
MPhys
|
Ph with Th Ph
|
x Compulsory Module
o Optional Module
Part A
|
|
Cred
|
Sem
|
Ph
|
Math & Ph
|
Ph with Th Ph
|
Eng Ph
|
PHA901
|
Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics
|
20
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHA902
|
Core Physics II: Classical physics of particles, fields and devices
|
20
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHA903
|
Physics laboratory I
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHA904
|
Computational Physics I
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
MAA901
|
Mathematics for Physics I
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHA905
|
Methods, Philosophy and Frontiers of Physical Science
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
|
X
|
X
|
MAA140
|
Analysis 1
|
10
|
1
|
|
X
|
|
|
MAA243
|
Analysis 2
|
10
|
2
|
|
X
|
|
|
Part B
|
|
Cred
|
Sem
|
Ph
|
Math & Ph
|
Ph with Th Ph
|
Eng Ph
|
PHB901
|
Core Physics III: Quantum and condensed matter physics
|
20
|
1
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHB902
|
Core Physics IV: Condensed matter, materials & statistical physics
|
20
|
2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHB903
|
Physics laboratory II
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHB904
|
Computational Physics II
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHB905
|
Astrophysics and Astronomy
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
|
|
|
MAB901
|
Mathematics for Physics II
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
MAB141
|
Analysis 3
|
10
|
1
|
|
X
|
|
|
MAB298
|
Elements of Topology
|
10
|
2
|
|
X
|
|
|
MAB170
|
Probability Theory
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
X
|
|
MAB241
|
Complex Variables
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
X
|
|
WSB013
|
Robotics Project Design and Management
|
20
|
1&2
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
(Sys)
|
MPB311
|
Materials Modelling
|
20
|
1 & 2
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
WSB610
|
Manufacturing Technology
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSA100
|
Mechanics of Materials 1
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
Part C
|
|
Cred
|
Sem
|
Ph
|
Math & Ph
|
Ph with Th Ph
|
Eng Ph
|
PHC901
|
Core Physics V: Advanced topics
|
20
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHC902
|
Group Project
|
30
|
1&2
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
PHC903
|
Final year project (BSc project)
|
30
|
1&2
|
X (BSc)
|
X (BSc)
|
X (BSc)
|
X (BSc)
|
PHC904
|
Research Methods
|
30
|
1&2
|
X (MPhys)
|
X (MPhys)
|
X (MPhys)
|
X (MPhys)
|
PHC011
|
General Relativity and Cosmology
|
20
|
1&2
|
O
|
|
O
|
|
PHC013
|
Statistical Physics
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
|
O
|
|
PHC108
|
Modern Optics
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
|
O
|
|
PHC120
|
Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
|
|
|
PHC180
|
Advanced Physics Laboratory
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
|
|
|
MAC233
|
Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
PHC205
|
Elementary Particle Physics
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
|
O
|
|
MAC150
|
Inviscid Fluid Mechanics
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
O
|
|
MAC249
|
Linear Differential Equations
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
O
|
|
MAC251
|
Vibrations and Waves
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
O
|
|
MAC147
|
Number Theory
|
10
|
1
|
|
O
|
|
|
MAC176
|
Graph Theory
|
10
|
1
|
|
O
|
|
|
MAB242
|
Abstract Algebra
|
10
|
1
|
|
O
|
|
|
MAC148
|
Introduction to Dynamical Systems
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
MAC197
|
Introduction to Differential Geometry
|
10
|
1
|
|
O
|
O
|
|
MAC272
|
Random Processes and Time Series Analysis
|
10
|
2
|
|
O
|
O
|
|
MAC2XX
|
Advanced Differential Equations
|
10
|
2
|
|
O
|
|
|
MAC265
|
Game Theory
|
10
|
2
|
|
O
|
|
|
MAC200
|
Mathematics Report
|
10
|
2
|
|
O
|
|
|
WSC018
|
Embedded Systems Design and Implementation
|
20
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
WSC055
|
Digital Interfacing and Instrumentation
|
20
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
MPC321
|
Nano Materials
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
MPC111
|
Advanced Principles of Materials
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
MPC114
|
Composite Materials
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
MPC312
|
Functional Materials
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
WSC910
|
Laser Materials Processing
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSB100
|
Mechanics of Materials 2
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSC802
|
Computational Fluid Dynamics
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
MPC102
|
Fracture and Failure
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSC200
|
Engineering Management: Finance, Law and Quality
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Sys)
|
WSC108
|
Manufacturing Automation and Control
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Sys)
|
WSB004 |
Control System Design |
20 |
2 |
|
|
|
O (Sys) |
Part D
|
|
Cred
|
Sem
|
Ph
|
Math & Ph
|
Ph with Th Ph
|
Eng Ph
|
PHD901
|
Physics Research Project (MPhys Project)
|
60
|
1&2
|
X (MPhys)
|
X (MPhys)
|
X (MPhys)
|
X (MPhys)
|
PHD130
|
Quantum Information
|
15
|
1
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
PHD201
|
Physics of Complex Systems
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
PHD202
|
Superconductivity and Nanoscience
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
PHD230
|
Quantum Computing
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
PHP100
|
Mathematical Methods for Interdisciplinary Sciences
|
15
|
1
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
PHD109
|
Characterisation Techniques in Solid State Physics
|
15
|
1
|
O
|
|
|
|
MAP102
|
Programming and Numerical Methods
|
15
|
1
|
|
|
O
|
|
MAP111
|
Mathematical Modelling I
|
15
|
1
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
MAD202
|
Nonlinear Waves
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
O
|
|
MAP211
|
Mathematical Modelling II
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
MAP213
|
Fluid Mechanics
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
|
O
|
|
MAP104
|
Introduction to Measure Theory and Martingales
|
15
|
1
|
|
O
|
|
|
MAD103
|
Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
|
15
|
1
|
|
O
|
|
|
MAD203
|
Functional Analysis
|
15
|
2
|
|
O
|
|
|
MAD102
|
Regular and Chaotic Dynamics
|
15
|
1
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
MAP201
|
Elements of PDEs
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
WSD506
|
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
|
15
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
WSD511
|
Information Theory and Coding
|
15
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
WSD533
|
Solar Power
|
15
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
WSD534
|
Wind Power
|
15
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
WSD517
|
Mobile Network Technologies
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
WSD523
|
Antennas
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
WSD526
|
Radio Frequency and Microwave Integrated Circuit Design
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Elec)
|
MPP561
|
Nanomaterials and Composites
|
15
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
MPP551
|
Advanced Characterisation of Materials
|
15
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
MPP556
|
Materials Modelling
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
MPP509
|
Advances in Biomaterials
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mat)
|
WSC610
|
Healthcare Engineering
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSD102
|
Nonlinear Dynamics
|
10
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSC803
|
Ballistics & Rocket Propulsion
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSD902
|
Laser & Optical Measurement
|
10
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSD802
|
Computational Fluid Dynamics 2 |
10 |
1 |
|
|
|
O (Mech) |
WSC900
|
Computer Control & Instrumentation
|
10
|
1 |
|
|
|
O (Mech)
|
WSD572
|
Systems Arcitecture
|
15 |
1 |
|
|
|
O (Sys)
|
WSD566
|
Systems Design
|
15
|
1
|
|
|
|
O (Sys)
|
WSD571
|
Holistic Engineering
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Sys)
|
WSD567
|
Validation and Verification
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Sys)
|
Total Modular Weighting per Semester
Students normally study modules with a total weight of 60 in each semester. However, in Part C and D, students may be allowed to study modules up to a total weight of 70 in a semester, 120 in the Part, subject to the consent of the Associate Dean for Teaching or nominee.
Optional Modules not Listed
In exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Associate Dean for Teaching or nominee, candidates may be allowed to substitute an alternative Loughborough University module of the appropriate Part for any of the optional modules above.
Part I
BSc candidates opting to take eight semesters and MPhys candidates opting to take ten semesters are required to spend the year following Part B for BSc or Part B or Part C for MPhys either (a) at an approved course of study at a University abroad or (b) in professional training. These lead to the awards of the Diploma in International Studies. Diploma in Professional Studies or the Diploma in Industrial Studies respectively in accordance with Regulation XI.
Engineering Physics: Selection of Specialised Streams
At the end of Part A engineering physics students will be asked to select an engineering specialisation. The relevant modules for each stream are indicated in the programme structure according to: Electrical (Elec) Materials (Mat) Mechanical and Manufacturing (Mech) and Systems (Sys) engineering.
Note: Modules offered by this and other departments are subject to change, suspension or termination. The availability of specific modules and any given engineering-physics-stream is not guaranteed.
WSP072
|
Systems Architecture
|
15
|
2
|
|
|
|
O (Sys)
|
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:
In order to progress from Part A to Part B candidates must achieve at least 40% in PHA901, PHA902, PHA903, MAA901 (MAA140 and MAA243 if on Mathematics and Physics).
In order to progress from Part B to Part C candidates must achieve at least 40% in PHB901, PHB902, MAB901.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C (and D if applicable). The average percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio specified in the following table.
BSc Candidates
|
Part B : Part C
|
40 : 60
|
MPhys Candidates
|
Part B : Part C : Part D
|
20 : 40 : 40
|