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Bachelor of Science (Physics and Mathematics)
^ Student to apply via Bachelor of Science (Physics) and upon offer acceptance to seek admission approval from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences Head of Students.
This double major provides students with a deeper understanding of the complementary areas of physics and mathematics. Students will be eligible for employment in areas requiring qualifications in physics and mathematics and will particularly equip them for work in areas where they will undertake mathematical modelling of physical systems, for example in meteorology.
Course Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Science (Physics and Mathematics) students are required to complete:
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
PHYS141 | Fundamentals of Physics A | 6 | Autumn |
MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
MATH100 | Introduction to Mathematics | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT110 | Fundamental Programming with Python | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS142 | Fundamentals of Physics B | 6 | Spring |
MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
PHYS295 | Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe | 6 | Spring |
STAT101 | Introduction to Statistics | 6 | Spring |
Year 2 | |||
PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Spring |
MATH201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
MATH203 | Linear Algebra | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
MATH202 | Differential Equations 2 | 6 | Spring |
MATH204 | Complex Variables and Group Theory | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
MATH302 | Differential Equations 3 | 6 | Autumn |
MATH305 | Partial Differential Equations | 6 | Spring |
MATH321 | Numerical Analysis | 6 | Spring |
Plus TWO of the following subjects: | |||
PHYS335 | Classical Mechanics | 6 | Offered in odd years |
PHYS356 | Physics of Detectors and Imaging | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS390 | Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS375 | Nuclear Physics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS385 | Statistical Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS396 | Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
PHYS402 | Atmospheric Remote Sensing and Inverse Methods | 6 | Spring |
PHYS403 | Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans | 6 | Spring |
Plus ONE third year Mathematics elective 6cp |
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.