Physics at Durham

I understand it's difficult to answer these sorts of questions but I'm split between Durham and Manchester, leaning towards Durham. I effectively have an unconditinal from both. Just in terms of the course could anyone tell me how they've found it at Durham, specifically Physics and Maths?...

Diagnistic radiography question

Hi this is my first thread and I was wondering about this course hiw much physics is in diagnostic radiography. I love physics but hiw difficult is the physics in this , is it like hardcore physics like degree physics or it is just like a level physics ? I don't mind if it hard physics I just like to be prepared? Thanks...

(Physics) UCL vs Durham vs Warwick vs Nottingham

I'm seriously dying here. All of these unis look like they have great physics courses and it is so hard to decide between them. Durham looks to be both cheap and well renowned but it is very far north (I'm from Essex) whereas UCL looks to have great social and employment opportunities but it is expensive. If anyone has any information to...

Sixth form Difficult Physics A-level questions needed!

I have a competition tomorrow in my physics class where the two top students are facing the rest of the class. I need some difficult physics questions to give them. I'm allowed to ask anything on the OCR A-Level Physics Course. So this is anything from G481, G482, G484 and G485. Answers to the questions would be very helpful too! Let's se...

OCR OCR Physics A G482 - Wednesday 5th June 2013

Apologies if one of these threads already exists, but I decided to create this thread since we've done the G481 exam already :rolleyes: Feel free to post links to helpful sites / resources / advice / questions with regards to the Physics G482 exam on the 5th of June (Electrons, Waves and Quantum Physics). I found this to be a useful site...

Sixth Form What's the easiest AQA A2 Physics unit 5 option ?

Hello ! I'm about to start A2 Physics, and I wanted to know which unit 5 option for the AQA spec A syllabus out of : Applied Physics, Astrophysics, Nuclear and Thermal Physics, Turning points in Physics and Medical Physics is the easiest?! I achieved an A at AS, and I would like to study Chemistry at university. I just want an option that...

How difficult are labs/experimental work in an undergraduate physics degree?

I'm going to Manchester next year to study Physics. There is no opportunity for redoing any lab work in case of a bad mark. Failure to achieve a 40% pass mark for labs leads to termination of your course. How difficult is it to get 40% in labs? What fraction of entrants fail to get this? Would like help from anyone studying Physics, wheth...

Chances of getting in to uni despite missing grades?

Hey everyone, I'd like to know if any of you know what the chances are of getting into your uni choice without making the grades. I've got offers from Durham, Southampton and Warwick at A*AA, A*AA and AAB respectively for engineering, but i think it's unlikely i'll get an A* at all. I take A2 level Bio Chem Physics Maths and have an AS i...

Sixth form Physics past year cie. Pls help.

The answer is d. I don't understand how to get it. Please help. Posted from TSR Mobile...

Durham University or Brighton University??

I 've received conditional offers for MPharmacy, from both Durham and Brighton. Obviously Durham Uni is quite prestigious, and I had my heart set on studying there. But my parents have created a hugggeeee fuss over Durham, saying that it's too far (I'm from Wales). Secondly, my father seems to think that accommodation prices will be highe...

Sixth form Your opinions on AS/A-Level physics?

I'm considering taking it next year but without maths - I'll be taking biology, chemistry and Spanish... I've heard that physics is quite difficult but I know that it's very respected. So to the people who are taking or have taken it as an AS/A-level, what do you think of physics and which exam board are you with?...

Durham University Foundation Course

Welcome to the TSR forum for Durham Foundation Centre To introduce myself, I am currently a student at Durham University, and having studied with the foundation centre from 2012/2013. In the autumn of 2013 I will be reading theology. I have been running this forum since I got a place at the University in 2011. The idea behind the forum is...

Trying to be smart about my physics application.

So I've shortlisted a few Universities that I like the look of in terms of physics after attending an open day for each though I'm unsure about what I should be doing in the summer to enhance my application. I'm looking at Cambridge, Imperial, Durham, Warwick, Kings and Birmingham and I know I am more inclined towards theoretical physics.

Warwick or Durham?

Hello guys!!! I really have NO idea whether to choose Warwick over Durham or Durham over Warwick. The course I have chosen in both unis is PPE. I would appreciate it if you let me know what you believe! Thanks in advance, and good luck with your choices (or studies).

Sixth form AS Physics Mechanics Question

Do you guys know how to solve question 3.29(b)? It's from Hodder Practice in Physics, the answer given is 830W. Thank you very much :)...

Sixth form edexcel physics revision guide question

i bought the edexcel physics revison guide and one question from unit 3 "exploring physics" : -can you use a multimeter to measure the resistance of a piece of wire, but not that of a light bulb when it is on. can you explain why? I could not figure out the answer, can someone help? :) thank you sooo much!...

Support for Undergrads at UCL?

Hey I'm going to be going to University in September and I'm having a Dilemma over whether or not to pick Durham or UCL. I've figured out that its more or less the comfort + tradition/College life of Durham Vs the Excitement and opportunities afforded by UCL. My brother is currently a student at Durham, and I know that at Durham you are g...

IGCSE physics double science mark scheme help!

im doing a igcse physics double science paper now and i dont understand what ORA means!!!! someone help please!!!!! and how do u revise for physics??...

Secondary How to revise Chem and Phys?

I'm doing IGCSE separate science higher paper. See, I can revise bio because it's just facts. I do well, in chem and physics but my next exam is going to be the real deal so I don't want to muck it up. I never know how to revise physics apart from formulas and I seem to know the facts I need to but in the exam I find it hard to know how t...

Questions about Engineering

Hi everyone, I was hoping that any current students could answer a few questions I have about the engineering course at Durham: - Does the department have good links with industry? Do you know of any graduates that have gone on to work with companies such Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Mott McDonald etc? - How is the work load? I'm aware that yo...

Durham or Warwick? I urgently need your opinion, guys!

Hello guys!!! I really have NO idea whether to choose Warwick over Durham or Durham over Warwick. The course I have chosen in both unis is PPE. I would appreciate it if you let me know what you believe! Thanks in advance, and good luck with your choices (or studies).

Chemistry or Physics (with a lack of maths) at uni? Advice please!

Hi all, (I apologise in advance but this may get a little long) So I've applied to do Chemistry at uni and got offers from everywhere I applied but now I'm really doubting whether I want to do chemistry! :( Back story: Originally, I was all about physics, I've always genuinely loved physics and before I started my A levels I fully intende...

How diverse is Durham University?

Hey guys! I currently hold an offer to read Chemistry at Durham University, and I am worried about there being a lack of diversity there. I live in London, and I am constantly surrounded by people from different backgrounds. How would you describe the diversity at Durham?...

Secondary AQA Unit 3 GCSE Physics

Hi, I was doing some past papers for my AQA Unit 3 Physics GCSE and I came across this question (attached). The answer is apparently 0.075m, but I'm not sure how they got this. Can you give me some pointers? Thanks in advance...

OCR AS G482 Physics. Kirchoff's circuit analysis.

Hi guys. Our teacher rushed this section altogether and i would just like some help in knowing how to get to the answer with full working. Circuit diagram 1: ( http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=732dz4&s =5 What is the current at the point X? (The answer is 0.33A to the right according to my textbook) I have little idea as to why this is. I w...

Would it be crazy to go to Queen's Belfast over Durham for a master's?

I have offers from both but my girlfriend just got into Queen's for dentistry so will be there for 5 years. I live in England so obviously it will be long-distance. Also, the fees for Belfast are £2000 less. The course content is the same - I have no preference. However, I think Durham is a nicer city and can imagine myself fitting in mor...

Sixth form Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Which one is your favourite?

I'm interested to see everyone's different opinions on the subjects. My favs chemistry hand down. its just so interesting...Physics is a nice challenge, but biology has waay too much memorisation. Com Sci is the worst. Can't understand that c**p at all...

Sixth form AQA AS Physics Unit3 isa

Yeah I'm just doing a physics ISA soon on electronics (unit 3Q or 3S) it's something along the lines of current and voltage characteristics of a component and including something about LED's and filaments and I really need help with it... If anyone has got anything helpful for me please pm me I have done a physics ISA before so If anyone...

Exeter or Durham???

Hi guys, so I just got similar offers from Exeter (Business Finance) and Exeter, Queen's Campus (Economics and Finance with Industrial Experience), but it's so hard to choose! My first choice is Exeter, but at the same time, the prestige of Durham is quite a big factor as well. These are the things which I REALLY like about Exeter compare...

GCSE Physics Revision for Android

GR8Media This app utilises 119 revision videos for GCSE Physics. The first 27 videos are included and the rest are easily added. lesons: GCSE Physics P2 Revision-Motion GCSE Physics P2 Revision - Electricity GCSE Physics P2 Revision - Nuclear Physics... $3.03

Physics extended project

I've signed up to do an extended project and I definitely want to do it to do with physics because I want to do physics at university, but I don't know what I want to do it on. Any ideas? I'm really interested in quantum physics, but I think our title should be a question, and I've no idea how I would do anything on quantum that starts li...

Quit or not to quit to focus on TTC

Hey Ladies, It's been a while since the last time I was on this forum. I'm still TTC-ing and have been thinking to stop working full time to focus on TTC. My work nature is physically and emotionally challenging and with my pcos, I found it very difficult to keep healthy diet and exercising when I am away from home all the time (because o...

Help studying for the Physics Aptitude Test from Oxford

Hi everyone, I need to study for the PAT (Physics Aptitude test) from Oxford to take it in November. I self study and am home schooled. Currently studying for the SAT's. I don't know anything much about physics at the moment but for the Course i would like to take I need to pass the PAT. Does anyone know of any study materials I can get t...

Housing advice in Durham

Hi guys I´m an erasmus student from Spain who´s coming next september to Durham. I´m currently checking some houses and, although I find that the rents are somewhat expensive, I think there are a few good offers. I know nothing about Durham and I´ve never been to the north of England so I ask you for some advice: Is there any sketchy neig...

Politics at Durham or Bath?

Hey guys, I have unconditional offers from Bath and Durham to do politics, but I am super stuck on which one to choose. Bath: In the top 5 for Politics, highest graduate employment and has a years work experience Durham: Top 10, respected university from what I gather) and has a year study abroad I would like to eventually end up with a c...

Premier League relegation battle - anyone but Aston Villa can go for all I care: ADRIAN DURHAM

ADRIAN DURHAM: When the trap door opens and one of the four slip away, who will head off with our best wishes, and who will we be pushing down the slippery slope ourselves?...

Will I lose my offer?

Hello! I received my offer for Criminology at Durham University which, upon my request, was deferred to 2014. I then thought that I would like to re-try applying for Law to other universities. Big question: if I re-do my ucas selection next September, will I lose my Durham offer which was given in the 2013-tack but then deferred? I don't...

A level Maths/Physics as a choice?

Hi. I am supposed to pick my choices for next year, but I'm really confused. I want to do Industrial Design in university, and therefore I know that I should take Art for sure, so that's my first choice. Also, I intended to do Physics and leave Maths alone, but people tell me that Maths is easier and that without Maths, taking Physics wou...

Durham vs. Edinburgh for MSc in Banking and Finance

dear all, is some of you acquainted with one of the MSc- courses in Finance at Edinburgh or Durham? I'm already doing a MSc at Exeter, but I have other offers for another one in autumn '13. Which one would you prefer for Finance courses? Edinburgh or Durham? I'm well aware that both are not "targets" for investment banking, but I just wan...

Surrey or Durham for Music bachelors

Hi everyone! So, I've been accepted to the Universities of Surrey and Durham to pursue a Bachelors degree in Music from October. My preferred career path is orchestral conducting, but I'm passionate about violin as well. The advantage of Surrey is the ability to specialize in conducting at the BA level, but the advantage of Durham is the...