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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Theoretical Physics

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Theoretical Physics in Physics is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Subjects: 10.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Theoretical Physics offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

Compulsory Modules

(credits = 96)

Electromagnetism 711(8)

Lagrange and Hamilton Mechanics 712(8)

Solid State Physics 713(8)

Quantum Mechanics B (Advanced Formalism and Applications) 714(16)

Relativistic Quantum Mechanics 719(8)

Statistical Physics B (Introduction to Interacting and Non-equilibrium Systems) 721(16)

Physics Project 741(32)

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Elective Modules

(credits = 32)

Take note: The elective modules available in any particular year will vary depending on availability of lecturing staff or visiting lecturers. The programme offering for a given academic year will be finalized and approved by the departmental programme committee before the start of the year and communicated to potential students.

Choose modules from the following list to the value of 16 credits.

Bayesian Physics 757(8)

Dynamical systems and Complexity 758(8)

Many-body Theory 754(8)

Relativistic Quantum Field Theory 755(16)

Selected Topics in Theoretical Physics 756(8)

 

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Choose modules to the value of 16 credits from honours modules in Physics, Mathematics or Applied Mathematics in consultation with the Department of Physics.