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Mathematics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
Acquire a deep insight into modern theories of nature using powerful mathematical techniques. Providingyou with the necessary mathematical language to be able to describe, analyse and predict natural phenomena. Lectured by world-leading researchers in theoretical physics, who have strong links to CERN, the European Light Infrastructure, and the UK’s Central Laser Facility. Choose your project modules where you can work with our researchers to explore aspects of modern physics in depth.
- Study the foundation of modern theoretical physics in modules such as Classical an...
Acquire a deep insight into modern theories of nature using powerful mathematical techniques. Providingyou with the necessary mathematical language to be able to describe, analyse and predict natural phenomena. Lectured by world-leading researchers in theoretical physics, who have strong links to CERN, the European Light Infrastructure, and the UK’s Central Laser Facility. Choose your project modules where you can work with our researchers to explore aspects of modern physics in depth.<br/><br/><br/>- Study the foundation of modern theoretical physics in modules such as Classical and Quantum Mechanics, and Electrodynamics and Relativity.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from world-leading researchers in theoretical physics, who will show you how the mathematics you study underpins and connects directly to modern research topics at the frontiers of physics; your first year course in linear algebra, for example, is taught by a collaborator of a 2018 Nobel Prize winner.<br/><br/><br/>- Carry out an in-depth final year project in theoretical physics on topics such as quantum computers, black holes, teleportation or the quark model, supervised by a leading academic: our theoretical physicists have research connections across the globe, including at CERN and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. <br/><br/><br/>- Enjoy new facilities – state of the art lecture theatres, computer laboratories, study and social spaces – in our £50 million teaching and research building. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn high-level programming skills and master industry software including Python, R and parallel programming on a supercomputer.<br/><br/><br/>- Increase your employability with an optional, paid, industry placement between the second and final years.<br/><br/><br/>- Progress, like our previous graduates, into careers in research, work in the Met Office, GCHQ, finance, industry and medicine or postgraduate degrees in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G1F3
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
128
To include a minimum of 2 A levels, including grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. (Pure Maths, Pure and Applied Maths, Maths and Statistics, Maths and Mechanics are also accepted as they are considered the same as the Maths A Level).
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Standard offer would then be to Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction and to include at least 12 credits in Mathematics units with Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
30
To include Grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. English Language accepted within.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered following Interview and/or diagnostic Maths test . Standard offer would be in the range of DDM to include a Distinction in a Mathematics unit.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 to 128 points standard offer 112 to include H1 in Maths. GCSE equivalence – H1-H7 or O1-O4 in Maths and English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 - 128 points including a Grade B in Advanced Highers Mathematics.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
A level
112 to 128 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels including Grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. (Pure Maths, Pure and Applied Maths, Maths and Statistics, Maths and Mechanics are also accepted as they are considered the same as the Maths A Level).
T Level
Not Accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered in combination
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