BSc Mathematics and Physics
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including A in Mathematics and B in Physics IB: 35 points overall, including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 5 in Higher Level Physics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics, a physics and mathematics degree exploring the deep connections between mathematical theory and physical phenomena. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics and the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. The first year covers foundational concepts through Classical Mechanics and Laboratories, Classical and Quantum Waves, and Foundations and Calculus. The second year progresses to Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism, Classical Dynamics, and Vector and Complex Calculus. In the third year, students complete an Extended Independent Project in Mathematics and a BSc Research Project and Skills in Physics. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Quantum Mechanics, Cryptography, Numerical Analysis, and Plasma Physics and Fusion.
Modules
- Classical Mechanics and Laboratories
- Classical and Quantum Waves
- Foundations and Calculus
- Electromagnetism and Relativity
- Mathematical Programming and Skills
- Multivariable Calculus and Matrices
- Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
- Classical Dynamics
- Vector and Complex Calculus
- Statistical and Solid State Physics
- Quantum, Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Quantum and Continuum Dynamics
- Extended Independent Project in Mathematics
- BSc Research Project and Skills in Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Modelling: Nonlinearity, Uncertainty, and Computational Methods
- Partial Differential Equations
- Quantum Theory and Quantum Information
- Cryptography
- Numerical Analysis
- Fluids
- Mathematical Ecology, Epidemiology and Evolution
- Communicating Mathematics in Education
- Riemann Surfaces & Algebraic Curves
- Plasma Physics and Fusion
- Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter
- Stars and Galaxies
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear and Particle
- Quantum Science and Technologies
- Condensed Matter Physics: Electrons in Solids
- Astrobiology
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation