Regulations
The normal load is 120 CATS credits. The maximum is 150 CATS credits. You are required to take the core module and choose modules totalling at least 60 CATS credits from the list of optional modules. Over your third and fourth years combined, you must take at least 120 CATS credits derived from level 4 modules (those with a PX4** code).
| Core Module | Weeks | CATS Credit |
|---|---|---|
| PX402 Physics Project | 1-10, 15-24 | 30 |
| Option List | ||
| PX408 Relativistic Quantum Mechanics | 1-5 | 7.5 |
| PX416 High Energy Astrophysics | 20-24 | 7.5 |
| PX420 Solar Magnetohydrodynamics | 6-10 | 7.5 |
| PX425 High Performance Computing in Physics | 1-10 | 7.5 |
| PX430 Gauge Theories of Particle Physics | 6-10 | 7.5 |
| PX431 Structure and Dynamics of Solids | 1-10 | 15 |
| PX435 Neutrino Physics | 6-10 | 7.5 |
| PX436 General Relativity | 1-10 | 15 |
| PX437 Exo-planets | 1-5 | 7.5 |
| PX438 Physics for Fusion Power | 15-19 | 7.5 |
| PX441 Quantum Theory of Interacting Particles | 15-24 | 15 |
| PX444 The Distant Universe | 15-19 | 7.5 |
| PX445 Advanced Particle Physics | 15-24 | 15 |
Third Year Physics Modules
Where the timetable permits this, you may take physics modules from the third year you have not already taken.
Load
Where options are taken, so that the load exceeds the normal load, the marks for all modules attempted will appear on your University transcript. The overall year mark will be calculated as the arithmetic mean of the subset of whole modules, weighted according to their credit weighting, which satisfies the course regulations and results in the highest mark.
The arrangements for examinations, and some information about degree classification are given elsewhere.
Unusual Options
The modules listed above are the ones that you will normally be permitted to register for. If you wish to take an unusual option you should consult our document on unusual options prior to taking any such modules.
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