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Bachelor of Science (Physics and Mathematics)
This 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| STAT101 | Introduction to Statistics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS114 | Analysis and modelling of physical systems | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH202 | Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Spring |
| MATH203 | Linear Algebra and Groups | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 6 credit points of elective subjects | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH301 | Complex Analysis | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| Plus three other 300 or 400 level subjects from the Mathematics Schedule of subjects | |||
| Plus TWO of the following subjects: | |||
| PHYS335 | Classical Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS356 | Physics of Detectors and Imaging | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS390 | Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| 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 | Not available in 2019 |
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.