The programme details of this course are provided by:School of Physics and Astronomy: The School of Physics & Astronomy focusses its activities around research with over 60% of our academic staff and an ever growing student population involved in cutting edge research. Our teaching reflects our research work through our offering of an exciting range of internationally recognised degree programmes. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) our School was rated as equal second for research among all the Physics departments in the UK and we are top in Scotland reflecting the international profile of our research groups.