BSc Physics with Medical Physics - F351 (3 years)

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BSc Physics with Medical Physics

This is an honours degree which includes training in transferable skills, including numeracy and communication. It covers the same "core" physics material as the four-year MSci option, but includes fewer of the specialised medical physics modules. Most of our students enrol initially for the MSci programme, with the option of changing to BSc later, if appropriate. Both degrees follow the same modules for the first two years, with examinations being taken at the end of each year. It will then be clear whether to continue the MSci, or change to the BSc. For example, the Departmental Tutor may require a student to change to the BSc if his/her academic progress is considered insufficient.

You will take core Physics modules throughout the first two years, with one medical physics module during the first year, two medical physics modules in the second year, and three during the third year. You will also complete a Medical Physics project with one of the research groups in the department. Our student handbook contains more details.

Programme structure

Each year, you will take eight modules, plus one additional module, Developing Effective Communication (PHAS1901/2901) which is spread over the first two years.

Each module is worth half a course unit, apart from the year 3 project which is equivalent to a full course unit. You'll therefore complete four units a year, plus the half unit communication course.

In the third year, you will choose three optional medical physics modules from this list (1.5 units), three physics modules (1.5 units) and your research project, which is worth a full unit, making four units in total.

The table below describes the courses you'll take.

Year 1
 Year 2
 Year 3
MPHY1001
Introduction to Medical Imaging
 MPHY2001
Physics of the Human Body
 Medical Physics Option
PHAS1202
Atoms, Star and the Universe 		MPHY2002
Introduction to Biophysics
 Medical Physics Option
PHAS1228
Thermal Physics 		PHAS2201
Electricity and Magnetism 		Medical Physics Option
PHAS1224
Waves, Optics & Acoustics 		PHAS2440
Practical Physics 2A

MPHY3000

Medical Physics Project

PHAS1247
Classical Mechanics 		PHAS2224
Atomic and Molecular Physics 		 
PHAS1240
Practical Skills 1C 		PHAS2228
Statistical Thermodynamics 		 
PHAS1245
Mathematical Methods I 		PHAS2246
Mathematical Methods III

3 of

PHAS3224 Nuclear and Particle Physics
PHAS3225  Solid State Physics
PHAS3226 Quantum Mechanics
PHAS3201 Electromagnetic Theory

PHAS1246
Mathematical Methods II 		PHAS2222
Quantum Physics 		 

Third year optional medical physics courses

Admissions

We consider all applicants individually, and promising applicants are invited to visit the department for an informal interview. During this visit you will have an opportunity to tour the relevant departments and meet some of our current students.

Our students come from a variety of routes. The majority have A-levels, but others qualify with various Baccalaureates or other overseas qualifications, or with BTEC (HNC, HND, etc.) and ACCESS. In all cases we require sound qualifications in mathematics and physics. Note that qualifications in biology are not required - we will teach you all the anatomy and physiology you need to know.

A level entry requirements are in the range AAA-ABB, to include Mathematics (Pure and Applied) and Physics, usually at least one of them at grade A. The third A-level may be any non-overlapping UCL subject. We also need a pass in a 4th AS-level, excluding General Studies. Alternatively, 34-38 points in IB with a score of 16-18 points in three higher level subjects, to include Mathematics and Physics.

Enquiries

To enquire about entry to our undergraduate degree programmes, please email our Admissions Tutor Prof Alan Cottenden.

Disclaimer

We will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided above is correct. However, it may be amended before the start of, or during, the course to which it refers.