BSc Mathematics with Theoretical Physics
Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A (A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and A in Physics; or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, in any order, and A in Physics, together with a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.) IB: 40 points (A total of 40 points overall with 20 points in three higher level subjects including 7 in higher level Mathematics and 6 in higher level Physics; or 39 overall with 19 in three higher level subjects including 7 in higher level Mathematics and 6 in higher level Physics together with a grade 2 in any STEP paper or a distinction in Mathematics AEA. The course will accept higher level ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ only.)
About this course
BSc in Mathematics with Theoretical Physics, a mathematics degree blending mathematical study with physics applications. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The curriculum is delivered across three academic years with optional theoretical physics modules taught within UCL Physics and Astronomy. The first year covers foundational concepts through Analysis 1, Analysis 2, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. The second year introduces specialized topics such as Analysis 3: Complex Analysis, Modelling, ODEs and Approximation, and Fourier Methods and Linear PDEs alongside optional modules like Fluid Mechanics and Quantum Physics. The third year allows further specialization through a range of advanced optional modules including Measure Theory, Functional Analysis, and Algebraic Topology.
Modules
- Analysis 1
- Analysis 2
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Probability and Statistics
- Dynamics and Mechanics
- Advanced Calculus
- Programming and Vector Calculus
- Analysis 3: Complex Analysis
- Modelling, ODEs and Approximation
- Fourier Methods and Linear PDEs
- Algebra 3: Further Linear Algebra
- Fluid Mechanics
- Curves and Surfaces
- Number Theory
- Analysis 4: Metric Spaces
- Algebra 4: Groups and Rings
- Mathematics of Electromagnetism and Special Relativity
- Mathematical Methods 4
- Computational Methods and Programming
- Quantum Physics
- Critical Perspectives on Mathematics Education
- Algebra 3: Further Linear Algebra
- Fluid Mechanics
- Measure Theory
- Functional Analysis
- Multivariable Analysis
- Curves and Surfaces
- Homological Algebra
- Galois Theory
- Algebraic Topology