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Master in Physics (Honours) Mathematics and Theoretical Physics


MPhys (Hons) Mathematics and Theoretical Physics: First year
Code Module name Credits
Physics 1A 20 AND
Physics 1B 20 AND
Mathematics 20 AND
Remaining credits from Level 1000 options

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in the academic year

Students without the prerequisite for MT1002 will take MT1001 in Semester 1.


MPhys (Hons) Mathematics and Theoretical Physics: Second year
Code Module name Credits
^ Physics 2A 30 AND
^ Physics 2B 30 AND
~ Linear Mathematics 15 AND
~ Multivariate Calculus 15 AND
(( ~ Analysis 15 AND
~ Abstract Algebra 15 ) OR
( ~ Vector Calculus 15 AND
~ Mathematical Modelling 15 ))

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Choose a minimum of 80 Level 2000 credits

Automatic entry to Honours requires

  • pass and have an average grade 15 or better in modules marked ^
  • pass and have an average grade 15 or better in modules marked ~

Entry to Honours

Students who meet the requirements specified above, and who meet all other programme requirements, will be given automatic entry into Honours programmes.

Qualified entry to Honours is not available for Integrated Masters programmes.

Students who do not meet the requirements for automatic entry to Honours in an Integrated Masters programme may be eligible for automatic or qualified entry to Honours in a related BSc programme.

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MPhys (Hons) Mathematics and Theoretical Physics: Third year
Code Module name Credits
Linear Mathematics 2 15 AND
Electromagnetism 15 AND
Quantum Mechanics 1 10 AND
Quantum Mechanics 2 10 AND
Computational Physics 10 AND
Mathematics for Physicists 15 AND
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics 15 AND
( View list 30 credits from Module List: MT3502, MT3505 OR
Real Analysis 15
Algebra: Rings and Fields 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
Differential Equations 15 ) AND
View list Between 0 and 15 credits from Module List: MT3000 - MT4999, PH3000 - PH3999
Linear Mathematics 2 15
Real Analysis 15
Complex Analysis 15
Differential Equations 15
Algebra: Rings and Fields 15
Techniques of Applied Mathematics 15
Mathematical Statistics 15
Applied Statistics 15
Numerical Analysis 15
MT3832 Mathematical Programming 15
Groups 15
Real and Abstract Analysis 15
Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
Symbolic Computation 15
MT4112 Computing in Mathematics 15
Computing in Statistics 15
MT4501 Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
Classical Mechanics 15
MT4508 Dynamical Systems 15
Fluid Dynamics 15
Solar Theory 15
Asymptotic Methods 15
Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
MT4513 Fractal Geometry 15
Graph Theory 15
Functional Analysis 15
MT4516 Finite Mathematics 15
MT4519 Number Theory 15
MT4526 Topology 15
Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
Bayesian Inference 15
Spatial Statistics 15
Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4551 Financial Mathematics 15
Population Dynamics Models in Mathematical Biology 15
Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
MT4606 Classical Statistical Inference 15
MT4607 Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
Sampling Theory 15
MT4609 Multivariate Analysis 15
Design of Experiments 15
Electromagnetism 15
Thermal and Statistical Physics 15
Transferable Skills for Physicists 15
Quantum Mechanics 1 10
Quantum Mechanics 2 10
Electronics 15
Computational Physics 10
Mathematics for Physicists 15
Mathematics for Chemistry / Physics 20
Physics Laboratory 1 15
Signals and Information 15
Optoelectronics and Nonlinear Optics 15
Advanced Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Methods 15
Fluids 15
Special Relativity and Fields 15
Principles of Lasers 15
Principles of Optics 15
Physics of Music 15
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics 15
Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics 15
Nuclear and Particle Physics with Advanced Skills 15
Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics 15
Concepts in Atomic Physics and Magnetic Resonance 15
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics 15
PH4045 Data Processing for Biomedical Imaging and Sensing 15
Physics Laboratory 2 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in academic year

Students who took MT2502 and MT2505 in Year 2 must take MT3502, MT3505
Students who took MT2506 and MT2507 in Year 2 must take MT3504


MPhys (Hons) Mathematics and Theoretical Physics: Fourth year
Code Module name Credits
Thermal and Statistical Physics 15 AND
Nuclear and Particle Physics with Advanced Skills 15 AND
( Complex Analysis 15 OR
Advanced Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Methods 15 ) AND
View list 75 credits from Module List: AS3000 - AS4999, MT3000 - MT5990, PH3000 - PH4999, ID4001
Linear Mathematics 2 15
Real Analysis 15
Complex Analysis 15
Differential Equations 15
Algebra: Rings and Fields 15
Techniques of Applied Mathematics 15
Mathematical Statistics 15
Applied Statistics 15
Numerical Analysis 15
MT3832 Mathematical Programming 15
Groups 15
Real and Abstract Analysis 15
Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
Symbolic Computation 15
MT4112 Computing in Mathematics 15
Computing in Statistics 15
MT4501 Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
Classical Mechanics 15
MT4508 Dynamical Systems 15
Fluid Dynamics 15
Solar Theory 15
Asymptotic Methods 15
Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
MT4513 Fractal Geometry 15
Graph Theory 15
Functional Analysis 15
MT4516 Finite Mathematics 15
MT4519 Number Theory 15
MT4526 Topology 15
Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
Bayesian Inference 15
Spatial Statistics 15
Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4551 Financial Mathematics 15
Population Dynamics Models in Mathematical Biology 15
Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
MT4606 Classical Statistical Inference 15
MT4607 Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
Sampling Theory 15
MT4609 Multivariate Analysis 15
Design of Experiments 15
Portfolio Dissertation for Statistical Ecology MSc Programme 60
Group Dissertation for MSc Programme/s 60
Dissertation for MSc Programme/s 60
Independent Study Module 15
Advanced Project in Mathematics / Statistics 30
MT5611 Advanced Symbolic Computation 20
MT5613 Advanced Topics in the History of Mathematics 20
MT5701 Advanced Statistical Inference 20
Advanced Bayesian Inference 15
Estimating Animal Abundance and Biodiversity 15
MT5753 Statistical Modelling 20
MT5756 Data Analysis 20
MT5757 Advanced Data Analysis 20
Multivariate Analysis 15
Applied Statistical Modelling using GLMs 15
Introductory Data Analysis 15
Software for Data Analysis 15
Advanced Data Analysis 15
Medical Statistics 15
MT5766 Statistical Problem Solving 15
Modelling Wildlife Population Dynamics 15
MT5802 Advanced Analytical Techniques 20
MT5806 Advanced Computational Techniques 20
MT5809 Advanced Fluid Dynamics 20
MT5810 Advanced Solar Theory 20
MT5821 Advanced Combinatorics 20
MT5823 Semigroups 20
MT5824 Topics in Groups 20
MT5825 Measure and Probability Theory 20
MT5830 Hyperbolic Geometry 20
MT5836 Galois Theory 20
MT5837 Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 20
Advanced Analytical Techniques 15
Advanced Computational Techniques 15
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 15
Advanced Solar Theory 15
MT5852 Mathematical Biology 2 20
Spatial Models and Pattern Formation in Mathematical Biology 15
Mathematical Oncology 15
Advanced Combinatorics 15
MT5862 Discrete Geometry 15
MT5863 Semigroups 15
Topics in Groups 15
Measure and Probability Theory 15
Hyperbolic Geometry 15
Galois Theory 15
MT5877 Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 15
MT5990 Independent Study Module 20
Electromagnetism 15
Thermal and Statistical Physics 15
Transferable Skills for Physicists 15
Quantum Mechanics 1 10
Quantum Mechanics 2 10
Electronics 15
Computational Physics 10
Mathematics for Physicists 15
Mathematics for Chemistry / Physics 20
Physics Laboratory 1 15
Signals and Information 15
Optoelectronics and Nonlinear Optics 15
Advanced Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Methods 15
Fluids 15
Special Relativity and Fields 15
Principles of Lasers 15
Principles of Optics 15
Physics of Music 15
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics 15
Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics 15
Nuclear and Particle Physics with Advanced Skills 15
Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics 15
Concepts in Atomic Physics and Magnetic Resonance 15
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics 15
PH4045 Data Processing for Biomedical Imaging and Sensing 15
Physics Laboratory 2 15
Computational Astrophysics 15
Extragalactic Astronomy 15
The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 1 15
The Physics of Nebulae and Stars 2 15
Gravitational and Accretion Physics 15
Observational Astrophysics 15
Astrophysics Project (BSc) 30
ID4001 Communication and Teaching in Science 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in academic year


MPhys (Hons) Mathematics and Theoretical Physics: Fifth year
Code Module name Credits
( Advanced Project in Mathematics / Statistics 30 OR
Project in Theoretical Physics (60) 60 ) AND
View list At least 15 credits from Module List: AS5001 - AS5002, PH5002 - PH5005, PH5011 - PH5012, PH5014 - PH5016, PH5023 - PH5025 AND
Advanced Data Analysis 15
Magnetofluids and Space Plasmas 15
PH5002 Foundations of Quantum Mechanics 15
PH5003 Group Theory 15
Quantum Field Theory 15
Laser Physics and Design 15
General Relativity 15
Quantum Optics 15
PH5014 The Interacting Electron Problem in Solids 15
Applications of Quantum Physics 15
Biophotonics 15
Monte Carlo Radiation Transport Techniques 15
Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics 15
Nanophotonics 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
View list At least 30 credits from Module List: MT3000 - MT5899, ID5059
Independent Study Module 15
Advanced Project in Mathematics / Statistics 30
MT5611 Advanced Symbolic Computation 20
MT5613 Advanced Topics in the History of Mathematics 20
MT5701 Advanced Statistical Inference 20
Advanced Bayesian Inference 15
Estimating Animal Abundance and Biodiversity 15
MT5753 Statistical Modelling 20
MT5756 Data Analysis 20
MT5757 Advanced Data Analysis 20
Multivariate Analysis 15
Applied Statistical Modelling using GLMs 15
Introductory Data Analysis 15
Software for Data Analysis 15
Advanced Data Analysis 15
Medical Statistics 15
MT5766 Statistical Problem Solving 15
Modelling Wildlife Population Dynamics 15
MT5802 Advanced Analytical Techniques 20
MT5806 Advanced Computational Techniques 20
MT5809 Advanced Fluid Dynamics 20
MT5810 Advanced Solar Theory 20
MT5821 Advanced Combinatorics 20
MT5823 Semigroups 20
MT5824 Topics in Groups 20
MT5825 Measure and Probability Theory 20
MT5830 Hyperbolic Geometry 20
MT5836 Galois Theory 20
MT5837 Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 20
Advanced Analytical Techniques 15
Advanced Computational Techniques 15
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 15
Advanced Solar Theory 15
MT5852 Mathematical Biology 2 20
Spatial Models and Pattern Formation in Mathematical Biology 15
Mathematical Oncology 15
Advanced Combinatorics 15
MT5862 Discrete Geometry 15
MT5863 Semigroups 15
Topics in Groups 15
Measure and Probability Theory 15
Hyperbolic Geometry 15
Galois Theory 15
MT5877 Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 15
Knowledge Discovery and Datamining 15
Linear Mathematics 2 15
Real Analysis 15
Complex Analysis 15
Differential Equations 15
Algebra: Rings and Fields 15
Techniques of Applied Mathematics 15
Mathematical Statistics 15
Applied Statistics 15
Numerical Analysis 15
MT3832 Mathematical Programming 15
Groups 15
Real and Abstract Analysis 15
Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
Symbolic Computation 15
MT4112 Computing in Mathematics 15
Computing in Statistics 15
MT4501 Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
Classical Mechanics 15
MT4508 Dynamical Systems 15
Fluid Dynamics 15
Solar Theory 15
Asymptotic Methods 15
Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
MT4513 Fractal Geometry 15
Graph Theory 15
Functional Analysis 15
MT4516 Finite Mathematics 15
MT4519 Number Theory 15
MT4526 Topology 15
Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
Bayesian Inference 15
Spatial Statistics 15
Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4551 Financial Mathematics 15
Population Dynamics Models in Mathematical Biology 15
Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
Project in Mathematics / Statistics 15
MT4606 Classical Statistical Inference 15
MT4607 Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
Sampling Theory 15
MT4609 Multivariate Analysis 15
Design of Experiments 15
Joint Dissertation (30cr) 30
Joint Project (30cr) 30
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in academic year

Over Fourth and Fifth years at least 30 credits from MT5000-MT5899, ID5059 must be obtained.

Further credits if necessary to a total of at least 135 across Third, Fourth and Fifth Years from 3000- , 4000- and 5000-level PH and AS modules (except that 15 further credits from a physics-based ID4001 may be substituted).

Further credits if necessary to a total of at least 135 across Third, Fourth and Fifth Years from 3000-, 4000- and 5000-level MT modules and ID5059 (except that 15 further credits from a mathematics-based ID4001 may be substituted).

With permission of the Adviser of Studies and any other School involved 30 credits in Third or Fourth Year may be substituted by credits from another Level or School

In total, at least 330 credits must be achieved at 3000-, 4000- and 5000-level with at least 120 of these at 5000 level.

Study abroad

In the case of students who spend part of the Honours programme on a recognised Study Abroad scheme, the Programme Requirements will be amended to take into account overseas courses which are approved by the relevant 91¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ School in the Learning Agreement (see ).