19.17
Department of Physics
19.17.1
to 19.17.9
(Numbers not used)
Advanced Physics
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Physics
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
[Note: the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Physics has not been
offered in Session 2009/10]
19.17.10
Admission
Regulation 19.1.1 shall apply subject to the following requirements.
Applicants shall possess
(i)
a degree from a United Kingdom university (in Physics or a
closely related subject); or
(ii)
a qualification deemed by the Course Director acting on behalf
of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
19.17.11
Duration of Study
Regulations 19.1.5 and 19.1.6 shall apply.
19.17.12
Mode of Study
The course is available by full-time and part-time study.
19.17.13
Curriculum
Students will follow a specialisation of one or a combination of two of
the following:
(i)
Laser Physics, Optical Sciences and Technologies
(ii)
Atomic, Molecular and Plasma Physics
(iii)
Semiconductor and Solid State Physics
(iv)
Computational Physics and Software Engineering
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including a
dissertation
Compulsory Classes
12 901
Project
12 902
Advanced Topics in Physics
Optional Classes*
Level
5
5
Credits
40
30
No fewer than 50 credits of which at least 20 credits shall be from each
of Lists A and B.
List A
12 903
12 904
12 905
List B
12 906
12 907
12 908
Z1 903
*
19.17.14
19.17.15
19.17.16
19.17.17
Research Assessment Skills
Research Skills 1
Research Skills 2
5
5
5
10
10
10
Physics in Society
Communicating Physics
Managing Technological Innovation
Commercialisation of Technology
(Entrepreunership)
5
5
5
10
10
10
5
10
Additional classes may be selected, or required by the Adviser of
Studies, to complete the student’s curriculum. These classes will be
taken from an approved list.
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulation 19.1.19 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the
examinations, coursework, the project and, if required, in an oral
examination.
Award
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Physics, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits, of which 40
must have been awarded in respect of the project.
Transfer
A candidate for the Postgraduate Diploma who has performed at the
level specified for the degree of MRes in Physics may be considered
for transfer to the MRes subject to the approval of the Board of Study,
acting on behalf of Senate, and on the recommendation of the Board of
Examiners.
19.17.18
to 19.17.30 (Numbers not used)
High Power RF Science and Engineering
MSc in High Power RF Science and Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in High Power RF Science and Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in High Power RF Science and
Engineering
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
19.17.31
Admission
Notwithstanding Regulation 19.1.1, applicants shall possess either
(i)
a degree (or, in the case of direct entry to the degree of MSc, a
first or second class Honours degree) from a United Kingdom
University (in an appropriate discipline); or
(ii)
a qualification deemed by the Course Director (or nominees)
acting on behalf of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above. This
may include a requirement for appropriate industrial experience.
Applicants may be required to submit to an interview.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
19.17.32
Duration of Study
Regulations 19.1.5 and 19.1.6 shall apply.
19.17.33
Place of Study
Some individual research projects may require off-campus work.
19.17.34
Mode of Study
The courses are available by full-time and part-time study.
19.17.35
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including a
dissertation
Classes*
Level
Credits
PH 901
Advanced Electromagnetics
5
15
PH 902
HPRF Physical Processes
5
15
PH 903
HPRF Passive Components
5
15
PH 904
HPRF Active Components
5
15
PH 905
Power Supplies and High Power RF Issues
5
15
PH 906
High Power RF Systems
5
15
* Subject to the approval of the Course Director, students may
substitute a maximum of two classes with other postgraduate
classes.
Students for the Postgraduate Diploma only:
either
PH 908
High Power RF Short Project
or
PH 907
High Power RF Project
Students for the degree of MSc only:
PH 907
High Power RF Project
19.17.36
19.17.37
19.17.38
19.17.39
19.17.40
19.18
to 19.21
5
30
5
90
5
90
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.19 and 19.1.20 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the
examinations, coursework, the project and, if required, in an oral
examination.
Award
Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc
in High Power RF Science and Engineering, a candidate must normally
have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits of which 90 must have
been awarded in respect of the project PH 907.
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Diploma in High Power RF Science and Engineering, a
candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits
from the classes of the course of which at least 30 must have been
awarded in respect of the project, PH 908 or PH 907.
Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Certificate in High Power RF Science and Engineering, a
candidate must normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits
from the taught classes of the course.
(Numbers not used.)
20.17
Department of Physics
Physics
MRes in Physics
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulations 20
and 20.4]
20.17.1
Admission
Regulation 20.4.1 shall apply subject to the following requirements.
Applicants shall possess
(i)
a first or second class Honours degree from a United Kingdom
university (in Physics or a closely related subject ); or
(ii)
a qualification deemed by the Head of Department acting on
behalf of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
20.17.2
Duration of Study
Regulations 20.4.5 and 20.4.6 shall apply.
20.17.3
Mode of Study
The course is available by full-time and part-time study.
20.17.4
Curriculum
Students will follow a specialisation of one or a combination of two of
the following:
(i)
Laser Physics, Optical Sciences and Technologies
(ii)
Atomic, Molecular and Plasma Physics
(iii)
Semiconductor and Solid State Physics
(iv)
Computational Physics and Software Engineering
All students shall undertake a curriculum based on the accumulation of
no fewer than 180 credits, to be derived from the following compulsory
and optional classes.
Compulsory Classes
12 901
Project
12 902
Advanced Topics in Physics
Level
5
5
Credits
80
40
Optional Classes*
All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 60
credits of which at least 20 credits shall be from each of Lists A and B.
List A
12 903
12 904
12 905
Research Assessment Skills
Research Skills 1
Research Skills 2
5
5
5
10
10
10
List B
12 906
12 907
12 908
Z1 903
Physics in Society
Communicating Physics
Managing Technological Innovation
Commercialisation of Technology
(Entrepreunership)
5
5
5
10
10
10
5
10
* Additional classes may be selected, or required by the Adviser of
Studies, to complete the student’s curriculum. These classes will be
taken from an approved list.
20.17.5
20.17.6
20.17.7
20.17.8
20.18
to 20.21
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Candidates are required to pass written examinations and to perform to
the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners in the course work and in the
Project.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the
examinations, coursework, the Project and, if required, in an oral
examination.
Award
Degree of MRes in Physics and Degree of MRes in Physics (in
specific research area): In order to qualify for the degree of MRes in
Physics or degree of MRes in Physics (in specified research area), a
candidate must have performed to the satisfaction of the Board of
Examiners and must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180
credits, of which 80 must have been awarded in respect of the Project.
Transfer
A candidate for the degree of MRes who fails to meet the requirements
for the award of the degree, but who has satisfied the requirements for
the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Physics may be
considered for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma and have his or
her registration so transferred subject to the approval of the Board of
Study, acting on behalf of Senate, and in accordance with the
recommendation of the Board of Examiners.
(Numbers not used)