Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 153

Course type • Data Analysis and Model Testing • Life in the Universe Dual honours • Particles, Accelerators and Reactor Physics Entry requirements • Physics of Compact Objects BBB/ABC • Physics of Fluids • Physics of Galaxies (For exclusions and other qualifications please see the entry requirements table on page 230 to 239) • Physics of the Interstellar Medium • Plasma Physics • Polymer Physics • Quantum Physics of Atoms and Molecules Approximate intake Teaching and assessment Study abroad • Quantum Mechanics II WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE Key Information 8 Teaching is carried out primarily through lectures, supplemented by smaller problem solving classes and physics laboratory sessions. Any scientific computing required is taught within the relevant modules. There is also support provided outside classes. Assessment is by a mixture of end of module examinations, class tests and coursework (typically problem sheets) and, in physics, by laboratory and project reports. Yes Skills and careers A Mathematics and Physics degree is a springboard for many careers. You will have gained a broad base of scientific and mathematical knowledge together with much valued versatility in problem solving and quantitative reasoning. Such a background is required in scientific research, engineering, management, industry, software development, health and teaching. In recent years both mathematicians and physicists have been recruited in the financial sector. A number of our graduates go on to further study, either at master’s or PhD level, at Keele or elsewhere. Membership of professional institutions The Mathematics and Physics programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the IOP. After a period of relevant work experience you can apply for full membership of the IOP and, eventually, Chartered Physicist status. Good to know You will be taught by applied mathematicians and physicists with international reputations. Both Mathematics and Physics have consistently achieved excellent ratings in terms of overall student satisfaction in recent National Student Surveys. UCAS Dual honours programmes FG31 Mathematics and Physics www.keele.ac.uk/ugcourses For other Mathematics dual honours programmes see page 146 For other Physics dual honours programmes see page 196 153