BSc Mathematical Physics
Entry requirements
A level: from AAA to ABB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at A, Physics at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematical Physics, a physics degree focused on the mathematical and analytical foundations of physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Laboratory Techniques. Students take courses from both the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Mathematics. The first year establishes core mathematical foundations through modules such as Introduction to Mathematics at University, Introduction to Mathematical Analysis, and Linear Algebra 1. The second year expands into dynamics, Fourier analysis, and vector calculus alongside probability, statistics, programming, and data analysis, with optional experimental techniques. The third year covers quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and relativity, Lagrangian dynamics, and complex analysis. The final fourth year offers advanced study in areas like methods of mathematical physics: analytic and algebraic, condensed matter physics, nuclear and particle physics, quantum theory, and classical electrodynamics, culminating in a research project based on a physics-based topic.
Modules
- Introduction to Mathematics at University
- Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
- Linear Algebra 1
- modern physics
- dynamics
- Fourier analysis
- vector calculus
- several variable calculus
- probability
- statistics
- programming
- data analysis
- experimental techniques (optional)
- quantum mechanics
- thermodynamics
- electromagnetism and relativity
- Lagrangian dynamics
- complex analysis
- methods of mathematical physics: analytic and algebraic
- condensed matter physics
- nuclear and particle physics
- quantum theory
- classical electrodynamics
- research a physics-based topic
- collate and analyse existing information from a wide variety of sources
- present your findings in oral and written forms
- algebra
- general relativity
- Hamiltonian dynamics
- geometry
- statistical physics