Theoretical Physics - Physics at Lancaster University
Theoretical Physics - Physics at Lancaster University
Theoretical Physics - Physics at Lancaster University
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
<strong>Physics</strong> North America<br />
UCAS code: F305 (MPhys), F302 (BSc)<br />
A physics degree with a year in the<br />
USA or Canada<br />
A year studying in North America<br />
provides a unique opportunity to extend<br />
your higher educ<strong>at</strong>ional experience to<br />
the challenging environment of a select<br />
US or Canadian university. You will be<br />
able to broaden your study of physics<br />
within a totally different academic and<br />
cultural context. Many former <strong>Lancaster</strong><br />
students <strong>at</strong>test to the value of their year<br />
abroad for their personal development<br />
and the enhancement of their long-term<br />
career prospects.<br />
Studying in Canada was one of the best decisions I ever<br />
made. It was an excellent opportunity and I would<br />
recommend studying abroad to anyone.<br />
Jennifer Francis (gradu<strong>at</strong>ed 2002, spent the year<br />
abroad <strong>at</strong> Trent <strong>University</strong>, Ontario, now in the<br />
Civil Service).<br />
You take the year abroad either as the<br />
3rd year of a 4-year MPhys (strongly<br />
recommended) or the 2nd year of a 3-<br />
year BSc degree. Whilst in <strong>Lancaster</strong>,<br />
you will study on one of the standard<br />
degree schemes outlined on page 9.<br />
The courses taken in North America are<br />
chosen to be similar to those you would<br />
have studied in <strong>Lancaster</strong> so th<strong>at</strong> you<br />
will smoothly fit back in on your return.<br />
All the work th<strong>at</strong> you do whilst in North<br />
America is assessed and counts towards<br />
your final degree. <strong>Lancaster</strong> has the<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>est experience of any UK<br />
institution in organising North American<br />
exchange programmes, with more than<br />
50 co-oper<strong>at</strong>ing US and Canadian<br />
institutions. At present, physics students<br />
can choose between the following<br />
universities:<br />
USA<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> of North Carolina<br />
(Charlotte)<br />
<strong>University</strong> of Florida<br />
Michigan St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> of Illinois<br />
Iowa St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Canada<br />
Trent <strong>University</strong><br />
(Peterborough, Ontario)<br />
<strong>University</strong> of W<strong>at</strong>erloo<br />
Prior to the year abroad you will be<br />
given every assistance with both<br />
academic and administr<strong>at</strong>ive aspects of<br />
the exchange. The North American<br />
tutor in the <strong>Physics</strong> Department will<br />
guide you in choosing a study<br />
programme best suited to your<br />
interests, and will ensure th<strong>at</strong> you are<br />
well prepared both for the year abroad<br />
and for your subsequent return to<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong>.<br />
Gemma Anderson in San Diego,<br />
California 2006/2007<br />
20<br />
www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/physics
Change language