MSci Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics
Entry requirements
A Level: A*A*A /A*AAA. Details below.. IB: 7,7,6 at HL, to include Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics and Physics.. BTEC: options considered when combined with other Maths and Physics qualifications.
About this course
Master in Science in Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics, a physics and mathematics degree exploring the mathematical principles underlying physical phenomena. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year integrated programme culminates in substantial independent project work spanning both disciplines in the final stages. The first year covers core foundations through Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Mechanics, and Special Relativity, Probability, Thermodynamics, and Electronics. The second year progresses into Multivariable and Vector Calculus, Mathematical Modelling with Differential Equations, Real Analysis, and Statistical Physics and Optics. The third year introduces advanced study in areas such as Particle Physics, Chaos Dynamical Systems and Complex Variables, Continuum Mechanics, and Mathematics of Financial Derivatives, alongside project options. The fourth year offers specialised study and advanced research through modules including General Relativity and Advanced Statistical Physics, Nonlinear Waves, Advanced Condensed Matter, and Project in Applied Mathematics.
Modules
- Quantum Mechanics, Optics, Waves, and Electromagnetism
- Special Relativity, Probability, Thermodynamics, and Electronics
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Theoretical Physics B
- Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations and Mechanics
- Statistical Physics and Optics
- Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism 2
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Quantum Mathematics
- Multivariable and Vector Calculus
- Mathematical Modelling with Differential Equations
- Real Analysis
- Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics
- Advanced Dynamics, and Relativistic Fields
- Chaos Dynamical Systems and Complex Variables
- Year 3 Theoretical Physics Project
- Mathematical Project
- Particle Physics
- Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Power
- Stars and Exoplanets
- Medical Physics
- Atomic, Condensed Matter and Photonic Physics
- Gravitation, Cosmology and Galaxies
- Professional Science Communication and Teaching
- Machine Learning and Inference from Data
- Partial Differential Equations and Applications
- Continuum Mechanics
- Mathematics in Biology and Medicine
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Metric Spaces and Geometry
- Real and Complex Analysis
- Year 3 Physics Project
- Year 4 Theoretical Physics Project
- Project in Applied Mathematics
- Advanced Condensed Matter
- Advanced Particle Physics
- Quantum Systems and Technologies
- Advanced Topics in Astrophysics
- Quantum Light and Matter
- Physics of Climate and Renewable Energy
- Applied Optics
- General Relativity and Advanced Statistical Physics
- Topics in Applied Mathematics
- Nonlinear Waves
- Applied Mathematical Analysis
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Advanced Mathematical Finance
- Advanced Mathematical Biology