**Why choose this course**
If you have a passion for understanding the Universe and a love of mathematics, our mathematics and physics courses could be perfect for you.
Taught jointly by the two departments, our BSc, MMath and MPhys courses give you a deeper understanding of mathematics and explore how it’s applied to solve physics problems. Whether you think of it as applied mathematics or theoretical physics, this joint programme gives you the best of both worlds.
Two unique aspects of these courses are:
1. Our placement programme:
As part of our BSc, you can take a paid placement in a research laboratory or company, gaining valuable industry-relevant experience. On our MPhys or MMath, you can take a research placement that can be in one of our world-leading research groups or at one of our international partner institutions.
2. Our focus on undergraduate research and innovation:
Undergraduates have the opportunity to apply for paid summer research placements with our research groups and those of our South East Physics Network partners. We also offer in-house grants that students can apply for to fund a research placement, attend a conference or develop a new business idea.
**What you will study**
These courses explore core topics across both subjects, including calculus, quantum physics, linear algebra and particle physics.
You’ll also get to choose from a range of fascinating optional modules – such as fluid dynamics, nuclear astrophysics, Galois theory and general relativity – and take an extended project, enabling you to tailor the course to suit your own interests.
Your final research project will be carried out under the supervision of an academic who’s a leading researcher in the field. The outcomes of the project could even lead to a publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MMath (Master of Mathematics) or MPhys (Master of Physics), which are direct routes to a masters qualification.
If you study toward one of the integrated masters, you’ll spend part of your last year doing a research project in either physics or mathematics.
Course Details - Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
GFI1
Institution code:
S85
Campus Name:
Stag Hill
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Overall:
AAA
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics grade A and Physics.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Overall:
AAAAB
Required Subjects:
Mathematics grade A and Physics.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C
Overall:
QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall, including 45 at Distinction and A level Mathematics grade A.
Required Subjects:
Modules must be in relevant subjects. Also A level Mathematics grade A.
Overall:
AAA
Required Subjects:
Mathematics grade A and Physics.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Overall:
35
Required Subjects:
HL6 in Mathematics and HL6/SL7 in Physics
GCSE or Equivalent:
English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).
Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).
Maths Studies, SL4.
Overall:
D*DD in the BTEC Extended Diploma and A level Mathematics grade A.
Required Subjects:
BTEC must be in a relevant subject. Also A level Mathematics grade A.
Overall:
Pass overall with AAA from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Required Subjects:
A level Mathematics grade A and A level Physics.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element
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