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We're at the forefront of pioneering global research and technological advancements in a range of areas including biophysics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, plasma physics and fusion energy. We drive scientific, industry and policy progress through our cross-disciplinary research centres and state-of-the-art facilities.

As a visiting student at York you'll be fully integrated into academic life at a world-class, research-led university.

Examples of undergraduate modules can be found on our individual course pages

Postgraduate students should hold an undergraduate degree in physics or a related subject. Examples of postgraduate modules can be found in MSc Fusion Energy.

We do not limit choice, however you must have the necessary requirements to study all modules. Final module registration will take place at the start of the semester.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other components (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements and postgraduate English language requirements.

Teaching schedule

You can study in our department for the following periods only:

  • Full academic year
  • Semester 1 only
  • Semester 2 only

Examination and assessment

For information on assessments, please see the module catalogue.

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Contact us

Dr Gonzalo Vallejo Fernandez
International Officer

gonzalo.vallejofernandez@york.ac.uk

Physics Postgraduate contact

phys-pgadmin@york.ac.uk

Postgraduate modules

Module Code Module Description Year / Stage Semester Credits ECTS Pre-requisites or experience required
PHY00028C Classical & Quantum Waves 1 1 20 10
PHY00029C Classical Mechanics & Laboratories 1 1 20 10
PHY00031C Mathematical. Computational & Professional Skills 1 1 1 20 10
PHY00030C Electromagnetism & Relativity 1 2 20 10
PHY00027C Mapping the Universe & Laboratories 1 2 20 10
PHY00033C Mathematical. Computational & Professional Skills 2 1 2 20 10
PHY00032C Theoretical Skills & Laboratories 1 2 20 10
PHY00046I Astrophysical Technologies & Space Science 2 1 20 10
PHY00059I Mathematical Techniques & Machine Learning 2 1 20 10
PHY00045I (TR) Mathematics, Professional Skills & Computational Laboratories - PHY00060I Mathematics, Professional Skills & Computational Laboratories 2 1 20 10
PHY00056I (TR) Mathematics, Professional Skills & Experimental Laboratories - PHY00049I Mathematics, Professional Skills & Experimental Laboratories 2 1 20 10
PHY00047I (TR) Mathematics, Professional Skills & Introduction to Laboratories - PHY00050I Mathematics, Professional Skills & Introduction to Laboratories 2 1 20 10
PHY00044I (TR)Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism - PHY00053I Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism 2 1 20 10 Pre-requisites: Mathematical, Computational & Professional Skills 1, Mathematical, Computational & Professional Skills 2, Electromagnetism & Relativity or equivalents
PHY00055I (TR) Mathematics, Astrophysical Laboratories & Skills - PHY00051I Advanced Mechanics, Astrophysical Laboratories & Skills 2 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Mathematics, Professional Skills & Experimental Laboratories 1 or equivalent and Mathematical, Computational & Professional Skills 2 or equivalent
PHY00057I (TR) Mathematics, Computational Laboratories & Skills - PHY00052I Advanced Mechanics, Computational Laboratories & Skills 2 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Mathematics, Professional Skills & Computational Laboratories or equivalent and Mathematical, Computational & Professional Skills 2 or equivalent
PHY00058I (TR) Mathematics, Physics Laboratories & Skills - PHY00048I Advanced Mechanics, Physics Laboratories & Skills 2 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Mathematics, Professional Skills & Experimental Laboratories 1 or equivalent and Mathematical, Computational & Professional Skills 2 or equivalent
PHY00032I Quantum, Atomic, Nuclear & Particle Physics 2 2 20 10 Pre-requisites (new modules): Classical & Quantum Waves (Semester 1, Level 1) Mathematics and Computational Professional Skills 1 (Semester 1, Level 1) [or equivalent] Mathematics and Computational Professional Skills 2 (Semester 2, Level 1) [or equivalent] Mathematics, Professional Skills & Laboratories (Semester 1, Level 2) [or equivalent]
PHY00054I Statistical & Solid State Physics 2 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism or Equivalent Co-requisites: Quantum, Nuclear and Particle Physics or Equivalent.
PHY00028H Advanced Astrophysical Laboratory 3 1 20 10 Pre-requisites: (new modules) Mapping the Universe & Laboratories or equivalent
PHY00029H Advanced Computational Laboratory 3 1 20 10 Prereqs: (New modules) Advanced Mechanics, Computational Laboratories & Skills or equivalent
PHY00074H Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter 3 1 20 10 Pre-requisites: Advanced Mechanics, Professional Skills and Experimental Laboratories, or Advanced Mechanics, Professional Skills and Computational Laboratories or Advanced Mechanics, Professional Skills and Astrophsyical Laboratories
PHY00079H Plasma Physics and Fusion (H level) 3 1 20 10 Pre-requisites: Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism + [Mathematics, Professional Skills & Experimental Laboratories or Mathematics, Professional Skills & Computational Laboratories or Mathematics, Professional Skills & Introduction to Laboratories] or equivalents
PHY00072H Quantum Mechanics 3 1 20 10 Pre-requisites: Mathematics, Professional Skills and Laboratories and Stage 2 Quantum, Nuclear and Particle Physics, or the appropriate equivalent modules.
PHY00076H Stars & Galaxies 3 1 20 10 Pre-requisites: Astrophysical Technologies and Space Science or equivalent
PHY00052H BSc Research Project & Skills 3 1&2 40 20
PHY00070H (TR) Statistical Mechanics & Solid State II - PHY00073H Condensed Matter Physics: Electrons in Solids 3 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Quantum Mechanics, Statistical and Solid State, stage 2, or equivalent
PHY00075H Medical Physics 3 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites; Nuclear Physics Y2 is highly desirable
PHY00071H Nuclear & Particle 3 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Stage 2 Mathematics and Stage 2 Quantum, Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics or equivalent
PHY00078H Quantum Science & Technologies 3 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Stage 3 Quantum Mechanics Prohibited Combinations: Maths Module on Quantum Computing
PHY00077H Relativity & Cosmology 3 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Y1 Electromagnetism and Relativity OR other module containing the equivalent introductory special relativity content
PHY00055M Advanced Condensed Matter Physics 4 1 20 10 Pre-requisites: Condensed Matter Physics: Electrons in Solids or equivalent
PHY00033M Biophysics 4 1 20 10
PHY00052M Scientific Supercomputing 4 1 20 10 Pre-requisites: This module presumes that you already have a basic programming ability in (at least one of) Fortran or C or C++.
PHY00025M MPhys Research Project & Skills 4 1&2 60 30
PHY00053M Advanced Plasma Physics for Fusion & Applications (MPhys) 4 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Stage 3 Plasma Physics and Fusion or equivalent
PHY00048M Advanced Quantum Mechanics 4 2 20 10 Pre-requisites: Stage 2 Quantum II AND Stage 2 Mathematics II AND Stage 3 Quantum III
PHY00044M Cosmic Horizons 4 2 20 10
PHY00032M From Subatomic to Nuclear Astrophysics 4 2 20 10

Contact us

Dr Gonzalo Vallejo Fernandez
International Officer

gonzalo.vallejofernandez@york.ac.uk

Physics Postgraduate contact

phys-pgadmin@york.ac.uk