ObjectivesMathematics and Physics are complementary subjects and make a sensible combination to study at university. There are many examples of unexpected discoveries resulting from interaction between the two disciplines. Ideas developed in Particle Physics have led to advances in topology – one of the purest branches of Mathematics. Advances in the understanding of chaos provide another example. Ideas from the theory are being applied increasingly in the modelling of physical systems such as the atmosphere and lasers.
Entry requirementsGeneral university admissions requirements All applicants must possess a minimum level of competence in English Language and in Mathematics or a Science. A pass at Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and in Mathematics or a Science, or an equivalent qualification, fulfils this requirement. For some courses, requirements are above this University minimum, so you should check the relevant course-specific entry requirements in our hard copy prospectus which you can order online or browse on our online directory. We usually ask for candidates to show a broad base of study at GCSE level (or equivalent) with passes in at least five subjects from a range of disciplines.
Academic titleBSc Mathematics and Physics
Course descriptionBSc Mathematics and Physics
Programme
Year One
-Mathematics: Foundations; Analysis I and II; Linear Algebra; Differential Equations; Maths by Computer.
-Physics: Physics Foundations; Electricity and Magnetism; Quantum Phenomena; Mechanics; Thermal Physics I.
Year Two
-Mathematics: Analysis III; Vector Analysis; Partial Differential Equations; Variational Principles; Mathematical Methods.
-Physics: Electromagnetic Theory and Optics; Quantum Mechanics and its Applications; Thermal Physics II; Physics of Fluids.
Year Three
-Mathematics: Complex Analysis; Group Theory; Measure Theory; Functional Analysis I; Fluid Dynamics; Geometry of Curves and Surfaces; Modern Control Theory; Topics in Mathematical Biology; Theory of Partial Differential Equations; Continuum Mechanics; Numerical Linear Algbebra; Qualitative Theory of ODEs; History of Mathematics.
-Physics: Quantum Physics of Atoms; Quantum Physics of Solids; Electrodynamics; Physics in Medicine; Weather and the Environment; Statistical Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Nuclear and Particle Physics; Astrophysics; Cosmology; Scientific Programming; Nonlinearity; Chaos and Complexity; Advanced Electrodynamics.