All the modules (including core modules) are loosely grouped according to subject matter in the list below. Although any combination of the optional modules is allowed, you should bear in mind that modules on similar topics tend to reinforce each other. This is particularly the case for Quantum Theory. It is also advisable to take the third year modules in each of the categories in which you intend to take fourth year modules. Some modules appear in more than one group.

Relativistic Quantum Mechanics is a pre-requisite for the module Gauge Theories for Particle Physics and covers material assumed in Advanced Particle Physics and Neutrino Physics.

The subject areas, with fourth year modules in italics, are:

Astrophysics

Astrophysics
Cosmology
Galaxies
Exo-Planets
The Distant Universe
High Energy Astrophysics

Classical Physics I

Fluid Dynamics (core for MMathPhys, taught by the Maths Department)
Electrodynamics (core for MMathPhys students)
Kinetic Theory (core for MMathPhys students)
Statistical Physics
General Relativity
Statistical Mechanics (taught by the Maths Department)

Classical Physics II - Plasmas

Plasma Electrodynamics
High Energy Astrophysics
Solar Magnetohydrodynamics
Physics of Fusion Power

Quantum Theory

Quantum Physics of Atoms (core for MMathPhys)
Quantum Theory of Interacting Particles
Gauge Theories for Particle Physics
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics: Basic Principles and Probabilistic Methods (taught by the Maths Department)

Quantum Phenomena I - Particles and Nuclei

The Standard Model
Nuclear Physics
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Advanced Particle Physics
Neutrino Physics

Quantum Phenomena II - Condensed Matter

Condensed Matter Physics
Structure and Dynamics of Solids
Quantum Theory of Interacting Particles

Interdisciplinary

(These are modules designed in part to show how the ideas and methodologies of physics are used and valued in other disciplines such as meteorology, materials science and medicine.)

Weather and Environment
Physics in Medicine

Skills Training

Laboratory for Maths/Physics Students (core for MMathPhys, not available to BSc)
Communicating Science (core for BSc, not available to MMathPhys)
Scientific Progamming
Physics Project (core for MMathPhys)
High Performance Computing in Physics