BSc Mathematics and Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths and Physics Applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: DDD with Distinctions in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19 - 21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level Maths at Grade B. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or in Engineering: DD including Distinctions in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19 - 21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level Maths at Grade B. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Maths and Physics. Preferred BTEC: Applied Science or Engineering (Engineering BTEC includes Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics, a physics and mathematics degree spanning pure and applied mathematical frameworks alongside physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose a four-year full-time path incorporating a placement year or a standard three-year full-time study route. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through modules such as Analysis I, Mathematics for Physics I, Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics, Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice, Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics, and Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields. The second year progresses into specialized areas via Core Physics III: Quantum Physics, Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry, Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation, Analysis 3, Mathematics for Physics II, Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics, Elements of Topology, Core Physics V: Solid State Physics, and Mathematics for Physics III. In the final year, students undertake a Group Project and a Physics Final Year Project, alongside selecting from optional modules spanning Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear Physics, Graph Theory, Number Theory, Dynamical Systems, Photonics, Medical Physics, High Energy Particle Physics, and Game Theory.
Modules
- Analysis I
- Mathematics for Physics I
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics
- Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice
- Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics
- Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields
- Core Physics III: Quantum Physics
- Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry
- Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation
- Analysis 3
- Mathematics for Physics II
- Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Elements of Topology
- Core Physics V: Solid State Physics
- Mathematics for Physics III
- Group Project
- Physics Final Year Project
- Advanced Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum
- Nuclear Physics
- Graph Theory
- Introduction to Differential Geometry
- Number Theory
- Dynamical Systems
- Photonics
- Medical Physics
- High Energy Particle Physics
- Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Linear Differential Equations
- Game Theory