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Mathematics and Physics degree programme
UCAS Codes
| Mathematics and Physics (BSc): |
GF13 |
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| Mathematics and Physics (MPhys): |
GFC3 |
| Mathematics and Physics w/YIE (BSc): |
GFD3 |
Overview
The Mathematics and Physics degree programme includes a good all-round knowledge of physics, but with an even greater emphasis on the study of pure mathematics than the Theoretical Physics degree programme. It emphasises the mathematical structure of physical theory. The final year research project may be in either physics or mathematics.
The Mathematics and Physics degree programme can be taken as a 3-year BSc, a 4-year BSc with a Year in Europe, or as a 4-year MPhys (or MMath).
Our typical BSc offer is a grade A in Mathematics, B in Physics and B in another A-level subject. Our typical MPhys offer is grades AA in Physics and Mathematics and grade B in another A-level. Other qualifications will also be considered.
More information on these courses can be found on the Mathematics Department website.
Download our booklet Physics Undergraduate degree programmes (PDF 
, 742kb) for further information.
First year
| Core Physics modules |
Core Mathematics modules |
Other modules |
|---|---|---|
| Physics of Matter and Introduction to Quantum Physics |
Calculus | Professional Skills |
| Newtonian and Relativistic Mechanics |
Algebra | |
| Physics of Fields and Waves |
Second year
| Core Physics modules |
Core Mathematics modules |
|---|---|
| Lagrangian Mechanics and Solid State Physics |
Mathematics II |
| Electromagnetism and Fourier Optics |
Mathematics III |
| Quantum Physics I: Quantum Mechanics, Atomic Physics and Lasers |
Introduction to Mathematical Physics |
| Linear Algebra |
Third year
| Core Physics modules |
Core Mathematics modules |
Optional modules |
Other modules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Nuclear Physics |
Mathematical Physics** |
Atomic Physics |
Physics BSc Project and Professional Skills* |
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics |
Electrons in Solids |
Maths BSc Project and Integrated Skills* | |
| Introduction to Quantum Computation |
Frontiers of Research and Professional Skills** | ||
| Plasma and Fluid Dynamics |
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| Analysing the Nanoscale and Magnetism & Superconductivity |
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| Special and General Relativity |
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| Stellar Physics |
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| Physical Optics I |
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| Advanced Theoretical Techniques |
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| Introduction to Fluid Dynamics |
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| Introduction to Dynamical Systems |
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| C++ Programming |
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| Formal Languages and Automata |
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| Differential Geometry |
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| Special Functions |
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| Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing |
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| Application of Group Theory in Virology |
* Only for BSc students.
** Only for MPhys/MMath students.
Fourth year
| Optional Physics modules |
Optional Mathematics modules |
Other modules |
|---|---|---|
| Electron Microscopy |
Introduction to General Relativity |
MPhys Project and Research Skills* |
| High Performance Computing |
Calculus of Variation |
MMath Project** |
| Molecular Biophysics |
Applied Partial Differential Equations |
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| Nuclear Physics II |
Quantum Information |
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| Physical Optics II |
Microhydrodynamics | |
| Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena |
Introduction to Quantum Field Theory |
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| Plasma Physics for Fusion |
Riemannian Geometry |
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| Quantum Mechanics III |
Numerical Methods for PDEs |
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| Quantum Mechanics IV |
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| Electromagnetic Theory |
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| Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
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| Nanophysics | ||
| Radiation and Matter |
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| Satellite Remote Sensing |
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| Astrophysical Plasmas |
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| Nuclear Astrophysics |
* Only for MPhys students.
** Only for MMath students.