2020 Undergraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

    However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.

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
MATH300 Complex Analysis 6 Autumn
Plus three other 300 or 400 level subjects from the Mathematics Schedule of subjects
Plus TWO of the following subjects:
PHYS335 Classical Mechanics 6 Not available in 2020
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 Not available in 2020

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.

Last reviewed: 13 November, 2019