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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Mathematics and Physics


BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics (Joint Honours): 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.


BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics (Joint Honours): 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 11 or better in modules marked *
  • pass and have an average grade 11 or better in 4 of the 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.

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BSc Honours

The general requirements are 480 credits over a period of normally four years (and not more than five years) or part-time equivalent, of which the final two years form an approved Honours programme of 240 credits, of which 90 credits are at 4000 or 5000 level and at least a further 120 credits at 3000 and/or 4000 or 5000 levels.


BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics (Joint Honours): Third year
Code Module name Credits
View list 60 credits from Module List: PH3007, PH3061 - PH3062, PH3080 - PH3081 AND
Electromagnetism 15
Quantum Mechanics 1 10
Quantum Mechanics 2 10
Computational Physics 10
Mathematics for Physicists 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 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 30 and 45 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
Groups 15
Real and Abstract Analysis 15
Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
MT4111 Symbolic Computation 15
Computing in Mathematics 15
Computing in Statistics 15
Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
MT4507 Classical Mechanics 15
Dynamical Systems 15
Fluid Dynamics 15
Solar Theory 15
MT4511 Asymptotic Methods 15
MT4512 Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
Fractal Geometry 15
MT4514 Graph Theory 15
MT4515 Functional Analysis 15
Finite Mathematics 15
Number Theory 15
Topology 15
MT4527 Time Series Analysis 15
Markov Chains and Processes 15
Population Genetics 15
Bayesian Inference 15
Spatial Statistics 15
Quantitative Risk Management 15
Financial Mathematics 15
Population Dynamics Models in Mathematical Biology 15
MT4553 Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
Classical Statistical Inference 15
MT4607 Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
MT4608 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 that took MT2502 and MT2505 must select MT3502, MT3505
Students that took MT2506 and MT2507 must select MT3504

Across Years Three and Four 210 credits must be achieved at 3000 and 4000 level with at least 90 of these at 4000 level. At least 90 credits must be from (PH and AS) modules and at least 90 credits from MT modules. ID4001 taken in the respective school counts towards the totals for PH/AS or MT.


BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics (Joint Honours): Fourth year
Code Module name Credits
Thermal and Statistical Physics 15 AND
Nuclear and Particle Physics with Advanced Skills 15 AND
View list Between 15 and 30 credits from Module List: MT4599, PH4111, MT4796 AND
Project in Mathematics / Statistics 15
Physics Project (BSc) 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
View list Between 60 and 75 credits from Module List: AS3000 - AS4999, MT3000 - MT4999, 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
Groups 15
Real and Abstract Analysis 15
Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
MT4111 Symbolic Computation 15
Computing in Mathematics 15
Computing in Statistics 15
Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
MT4507 Classical Mechanics 15
Dynamical Systems 15
Fluid Dynamics 15
Solar Theory 15
MT4511 Asymptotic Methods 15
MT4512 Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
Fractal Geometry 15
MT4514 Graph Theory 15
MT4515 Functional Analysis 15
Finite Mathematics 15
Number Theory 15
Topology 15
MT4527 Time Series Analysis 15
Markov Chains and Processes 15
Population Genetics 15
Bayesian Inference 15
Spatial Statistics 15
Quantitative Risk Management 15
Financial Mathematics 15
Population Dynamics Models in Mathematical Biology 15
MT4553 Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
Classical Statistical Inference 15
MT4607 Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
MT4608 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
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

Across Years Three and Four 210 credits must be achieved at 3000 and 4000 level with at least 90 of these at 4000 level. At least 90 credits must be from (PH and AS) modules and at least 90 credits from MT modules. ID4001 taken in the respective school counts towards the totals for PH/AS or MT.

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¶³ÊÓƵ School in the Learning Agreement (see ).