BSc and MPhys Physics programmes

Academic Regulations: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

School	Physics and Astronomy
Final Award	Bachelor of Science (BSc) Master of Physics (MPhys) with exit awards of: Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
Programme(s)	BSc Physics MPhys Physics MPhys Physics with Maths MPhys Physics with Astronomy MPhys Physics with Space Science MPhys Physics with Photonics MPhys Physics with Nanotechnology MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement MPhys Astrophysics with Year Abroad MPhys Astrophysics Year of Research MPhys Particle Physics with Year Abroad MPhys Physics with Year of Experimental Research
Last modified	April 2024

The Academic Regulations apply to and regulate the programme(s) listed above.

On occasion, programmes can be exempted from one or more of the clauses in the Regulations; one or more of the clauses can be varied; and programmes can impose additional requirements.

Exemptions are characterised by the omission of the relevant clause.
Variations are characterised by the replacement of the clause with alternative wording.
Additions are characterised by requirements in addition to those detailed in the Academic regulations.

The programmes listed have approval from the Academic Quality and Standards Subcommittee for the exemptions and/or variations and/or additions to the regulations noted below.

Exemptions

The clause(s) listed below describe where an exemption to the Regulations exists:

MPhys Particle Physics with Year Abroad Part III

Existing University Regulation Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme	Approved Exemption
2. Definitions
Back Tracking and Forward Tracking: Back tracking and forward tracking by one level are allowed in each Part of an undergraduate programme, where the maximum combined amount of back tracking and forward tracking allowed per Part is 15 ECTS (30 CATS) and where the minimum credit requirements for each level are satisfied at the time of the award. The requirements of specific programmes may restrict the amount of back tracking and forward tracking allowed on the programme as a whole or in any given Part of the programme.	A student in Part III can forward track by up to 22.5 ECTS (45 CATS) by one level (FHEQ Level 7).

Variations

The clause(s) listed below describe where a variation to the Regulations exists:

Existing University Regulation Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes		Approved Variation
4. Referral
4.2	A student who fails to progress under paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3, and to whom 4.1 does not apply, may Refer in Failed Modules totalling at most 15 ECTS (30 CATS).	A student in Part I or II with 45 ECTS (90 CATS) or 52.5 ECTS (105 CATS) of core modules who fails to progress under paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4, and to whom 4.1 does not apply, may Refer in Failed Modules totalling at most 22.5 ECTS (45 CATS). A student in Part III or Part IV who fails to progress under paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4, and to whom 4.1 does not apply, may Refer in Failed Modules totalling at most 15 ECTS (30 CATS).

Master of Physics - Part II

MPhys Physics with Maths - Part II

MPhys Physics with Astronomy – Part II

MPhys Physics with Space Science – Part II

MPhys Physics with Photonics – Part II

MPhys Physics with Nanotechnology – Part II

MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement Maths – Part II

Existing University Regulation Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes		Approved Variation
2. Definitions specific to Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes
2.2	The University standard Average Mark for a Part for undergraduate students on each Part of a programme is 40.	To proceed into Part III you must achieve an average mark of 55 in Part II.

Master of Physics - Astrophysics with Year Abroad - Part III

Master of Physics - Astrophysics Year of Research – Part III

Master of Physics - Particle Physics Final Research Part Abroad - Part III

Master of Physics - Experimental Physics Final Part Research - Part III

Existing University Regulation Progression, Determination and Classification of Results: Undergraduate and Integrated Masters Programmes		Approved Variation
2. Definitions specific to Undergraduate and Integrated Masters programmes
2.2	The University standard Average Mark for a Part for undergraduate students on each Part of a programme is 40.	To proceed into Part IV you must achieve an average mark of 70 in Part III.

Additional requirements

The clause(s) listed below are in addition to the Regulations:

None apply

These regulations should be read in conjunction with the programme specification.

Disclaimer

As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our programmes to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. As a result, these regulations may be revised during a student’s period of registration, however, any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Please read our Disclaimer to see why, when and how changes may be made to a student’s programme.