Theoretical physics

This program offers a variant of the advanced study offered in the Bachelor of Physics. You will gain specialized knowledge of the theoretical structure of the major topics in physics. The program is likely to appeal to you if you have a strong interest and aptitude in mathematics.

Block 1

• Mathematical methods 1;
• Atoms, stars and the Universe;
• Waves, optics and acoustics;
• Thermophysics and properties of matter;
• Practical Physics and Computing 1;
• Mathematical methods II;
• Classical mechanics;
• Calculus for mathematical physics;
• Development of effective communication 1.

Block 2

• Electricity and magnetism;
• Quantum physics;
• Atomic and molecular physics;
• Statistical physics of matter;
• Mathematical methods III;
• Mathematical methods of theoretical physics;
• Computational physics;
• Mathematics for physics and astronomy.

Electromagnetic theory

• Nuclear and elementary particle physics;
• Solid state physics;
• Quantum mechanics;
• Group project in physics;
• Ocean physics and climate change;
• Fluid mechanics;
• Mathematics for general relativity;
• Physical cosmology;
• Education of physics;
• Theory of dynamical systems;
• Climate and energy;
• Lasers and modern optics.