MSci Theoretical Physics with Mathematics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A and Physics grade A. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations) and Physics HL
About this course
MSci Hons in Theoretical Physics with Mathematics, a degree in the Physics and Mathematics subject area. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Signal Processing, and Microelectronics. The course is taught jointly across two departments, laying down mathematical foundations early before shifting focus toward advanced applications of theoretical physics. The first year builds fundamental knowledge through core modules such as Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics, Logic and Discrete Mathematics, Matrices and Calculus, Multivariate Calculus, Symmetry and Sequences, and The Physical Universe. The second year continues with Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Experimental Physics, Mechanics and Symmetry, Linear Algebra, Properties of Matter, Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics, and Real Analysis. The third year introduces advanced study through Field Theory in Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and the Theoretical Physics Group Project, alongside optional choices such as Cosmology, General Relativity, and Graph Theory and Algorithms. The final fourth year centres on Master's-level study including Advanced Theoretical Physics and the Year 4 Physics Project, with further options available in areas like Galois Theory and Probability Theory.
Modules
- Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Matrices and Calculus
- Multivariate Calculus
- Symmetry and Sequences
- The Physical Universe
- Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics
- Experimental Physics, Mechanics and Symmetry
- Linear Algebra
- Properties of Matter
- Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
- Real Analysis
- Field Theory in Quantum Mechanics
- Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Theoretical Physics Group Project
- Commutative Algebra
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Cosmology
- Further Particle Physics
- Graph Theory and Algorithms
- Hilbert Spaces
- Knots and Geometry
- Mathematical Cryptography
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Advanced Theoretical Physics
- Year 4 Physics Project
- Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
- Combinatorics
- Galois Theory
- General Relativity
- Groups, Symmetries and Gauge Theories
- Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
- Measure and Integration
- Number Theory
- Operators and Spectral Theory
- Probability Theory