Mathematical Physics MPhys

The Mathematical Physics degree programme is designed to give you a thorough grounding both in the fundamental theories of physics and the mathematical concepts needed to formulate, understand and develop them.<br/><br/>Mathematical Physics covers a very broad range of subjects. For example:<br/><br/><br/>* string theory<br/><br/><br/>* cosmology<br/><br/><br/>* particle physics<br/><br/><br/>* physics of materials<br/><br/><br/>* complex systems<br/><br/><br/>* computational physics<br/><br/><br/>It would take a lifetime to describe in detail all the rich variety of physical phenomena which make up modern physics.<br/><br/>In Mathematical Physics, we provide you with the tools to solve problems and grasp fundamental principles in depth.<br/><br/>Alongside developing your critical thinking, the skills you acquire will enable you to specialise in whatever area of physics you choose, either theoretical or experimental.<br/><br/>These skills also prove invaluable in many other areas outside physics, for instance in:<br/><br/><br/>* engineering<br/><br/><br/>* computing<br/><br/><br/>* finance<br/><br/><br/>* business<br/><br/><br/>* management<br/><br/><br/>Unique to the Mathematical Physics degree programme is that you will be taking courses both from the School of Physics and Astronomy and from the School of Mathematics.<br/><br/>Compared to the BSc, our MPhys Mathematical Physics programme provides a broader and deeper exposure to the concepts, methods and phenomena of physics. You will also gain experience of research work through an extended project. This provides a foundation for further research studies in physics.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UKs major centres of astronomical research.<br/><br/><br/>* The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the Schools research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.<br/><br/><br/>* You will be taught by academic staff with links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN, TRIUMF, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.<br/><br/><br/>* This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist.<br/><br/><br/>* Take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5. <br/>