The first year of the Condensed Matter Physics PhD is taught and students who leave at the end of the first year having successfully completed 180 credit points may be awarded the MRes.
A Postgraduate Certificate may be awarded on successful completion of 60 credit points and a Postgraduate Diploma on successful completion of 120 credit points.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Physics of Novel Materials (Core lectures I) | PHYSM0011 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Device Fabrication and Physical Characterisation (Core lectures II) | PHYSM0008 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Theoretical Modelling and Simulation (Core lectures III) | PHYSM0012 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Physics Techniques | PHYSM0015 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| Research Project | PHYSM0013 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Journal Club | PHYSM0009 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| Exploratory Training Project I | PHYSM0034 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| CDT Group Project | PHYSM0036 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
| Select from either: | ||||
| Exploratory Training Project II | PHYSM0033 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
| Or: | ||||
| Partner Placement in Condensed Matter Physics | PHYSM0035 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| MRes | 180 | |||
The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
