ObjectivesThe joint honours BSc Mathematics & Physics programme gives you the opportunity to study both subjects at degree level. Approximately equal weighting is given to both subjects, although in the third year you may be able to choose more from one subject and tailor the degree to suit your interests. The Mathematics element gives students a foundation in many branches of mathematics, for example algebra, analysis, probability and geometry. The Physics element offers students a broad knowledge of all of the fundamental elements of physics and includes areas such as relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements -International Baccalaureate 34 points overall including HL6 in English and History -Irish Leaving Certificate A1 A1 B1 B1 B2 B2 at Higher level including grade B1 in English or History -European Baccalaureate 80% overall inc 80% in English or History -USA: Advanced Placement Tests Three AP subjects with 544 including English or History at grade 5 -Australia: Tertiary Entrance Ranking 95+ Tertiary Entrance Ranking, or an OP of band 4 for Queensland
Academic titleBSc Mathematics & Physics
Course descriptionBSc Mathematics & Physics
Programme
Year 1
-Calculus I
-Calculus II
-Linear Methods
-Numbers & Functions OR Probability & Statistics
-First Year Laboratory Physics
-Thermal Physics
-Fields, Waves and Matter
-Physical Basis of Astronomy
Year 2
-Partial Differential Equation & Complex Variable
-Intermediate Dynamics
-Introduction to Abstract Algebra
-Analysis I OR Applied Analytic Methods
-Second Year Laboratory Physics
-Introductory Quantum Mechanics
-Principles of Thermal Physics
-Electromagnetism
Year 3
-Special Relativity & Electromagnetism
-Third Year Project in Physics
-Statistical Mechanics
-Spectroscopy and Quantum Mechanics