MSci Mathematics and Physics
Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Mathematics + Physics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level including mathematics and physics Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBB (Essential subjects: Higher Mathematics and Physics both at B).
About this course
MSci (Hons) in Physics and Mathematics, covering both pure and applied mathematics alongside core physics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme integrates Bachelors and Masters level modules across five years, and students complete a physics research project in their final year.
Modules
- Mechanics
- Core Mathematics I
- Fundamental Algebra and Calculus
- Core Mathematics II
- Statistics and Probability
- Professional Skills
- Space Physics and Astronomy
- Waves and Mechanics
- Personal Development Planning
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Electromagnetism and Light
- Introduction to Programming
- Foundations of Modern Physics
- Fundamental Experimental Physics
- Personal Development Planning
- Differential Equations
- Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods
- Dynamical Systems
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electrodynamics
- Classical Mechanics and Relativity
- Physics Project
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Thermal Physics
- Fluids and Magnetohydrodynamics
- Differential Equations and their Approximation
- Stochastic Processes
- Independent Investigations
- Research Project (Integrated Masters)
- Machine Learning for Scientists
- Statistical Physics
- Modern Quantum Mechanics