Award in Physics Studies

Course Description

Given the nature of the content of these preparatory programmes – wherein it is not intended for the foundations of the subject to be covered, as they are considered that they have already been fully attained by the course participant – ‚  applicants without any previous coverage of Level 4 content in the area of the Award, will not be able to fully benefit with fruition from the outcomes of same programmes.‚   To this effect, whilst applicants without any basics in the subject can still express interest in committing themselves for the chosen course/s, they will be expected to invest a considerable amount of additional self-study in order to bridge the gaps in view of being able to grasp with fruition what will be delivered during these Award programmes .

This Award will cover the content upon which the Physics entry exam for the Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine will be based.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles governing physical quantities, forces, energy, motion, and waves, while also examining heat transfer, gravitation, and electromagnetism. Students will gain a solid understanding of vector and scalar quantities, Newton’s laws, momentum, and energy conservation, as well as delve into thermodynamics, elasticity, and material behaviour. The course also covers advanced topics in electricity, magnetism, optics, and nuclear physics, offering a comprehensive foundation in the principles of physics and their application in real-world scenarios.

Overall Learning Outcomes

• Identify different theories related to vectors and Newton’s Laws of Motion.
• Recognise concepts of thermodynamics and elasticity.
• Outline theories related to electrical fields and magnetism.
• Identify principles related to waves, optics and nuclear physics.