The physics degree at Warwick consists of a core taken by all students, which covers the fundamental laws and concepts of physics. Students then choose further modules from lists of options including astronomy and astrophysics, nuclear physics, the physics of condensed matter, theoretical physics, and elementary particle physics. Students also attend the teaching laboratory. The core modules are primarily taught to first and second year students (roughly equivalent to American sophomores and juniors). The optional modules are taught to students in all years, with more options available in the later years. The level of third and fourth year modules approximates to that of seniors in the US and to slightly above that of Vordiplomanden in Germany. Students can attend any modules taught by the department. However, students who complete a full year at Warwick usually gain most benefit.

The flexibility offered by the Warwick degree makes it relatively easy for visiting students to fit in to the system. The Physics Department helps each visiting student to optimise their choice of modules. Each student is assigned to a faculty member who acts as their tutor and is responsible for monitoring progress throughout the year and (where appropriate) dealing with possible problems arising from differences in background knowledge between British and visiting students.

For full details of the modules and current availability, please visit our website for current students or email Dr Jim Robinson, Director of Studies