MMath Mathematical Physics
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary degree in Mathematical Physics equips you with the powerful mathematical tools needed to model and solve complex problems in theoretical physics. You will master core concepts from calculus to quantum field theory while exploring cutting-edge topics in particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Graduates emerge with a highly sought-after analytical skill set for careers in research, science, and technology.
Key Program Highlights
- Jointly taught by experts from the School of Mathematical Sciences and the renowned STAG research centre
- Master mathematical modelling to construct solutions for real-world physical situations
- Specialize in advanced fields like particle physics, astrophysics, or condensed matter
- Gain practical experience with industry-standard computational tools including Python and R
- Access dedicated learning and social spaces within the School of Mathematical Sciences
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary degree in Mathematical Physics equips you with the powerful mathematical tools needed to model and solve complex problems in theoretical physics. You will master core concepts from calculus to quantum field theory while exploring cutting-edge topics in particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Graduates emerge with a highly sought-after analytical skill set for careers in research, science, and technology.
Key Program Highlights
- Jointly taught by experts from the School of Mathematical Sciences and the renowned STAG research centre
- Master mathematical modelling to construct solutions for real-world physical situations
- Specialize in advanced fields like particle physics, astrophysics, or condensed matter
- Gain practical experience with industry-standard computational tools including Python and R
- Access dedicated learning and social spaces within the School of Mathematical Sciences
Requirements
Modules
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Core Skills for Mathematicians I
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Energy and Matter
- First Year Mathematics Workshop
- Linear Algebra I
- Linear Algebra II
- Motion and Relativity
- Physics Skills 1
- Physics Skills 2
- Waves, Light and Quanta
- Analysis
- Classical Mechanics
- Core Skills for Mathematics II
- Partial Differential Equations
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Vector and Integral Calculus
- Wave Physics
- Electromagnetism
- Fields and Fluids
- Mathematics Project
- Advanced Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Atomic Physics
- Complex Analysis
- Complex and Integral Transform Methods
- Crystalline Solids
- Light and Matter
- Mathematical Biology
- Nuclei and Particles
- Numerical Partial Differential Equations
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Stellar Evolution
- Theories of Matter, Space and Time
- MMath Project
- Advanced General Relativity
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Differential Geometry and Lie Groups
- Gravitational Waves
- Homotopy and Homology
- Modelling with Differential Equations
- Particle Physics
- Quantum Optics
- Structure and Dynamics of Networks
