Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
Bachelor's degree
In Aberystwyth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Aberystwyth (Wales)
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Duration
3 Years
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Course programme
Joint Honours Maths and Physics has been a popular combination at Aberystwyth, particularly for students who like a laboratory-based, experimental approach to Physics. Some students, though, prefer to develop their understanding of theory in a more detailed way than an experimental degree allows time for. Students with this aim are also more likely to want to go on to the MMath level: so this new degree is designed to enable students to fulfil those aims, whilst still allowing them the possibility of moving to the Joint Honours Mathematics and Physics degree. Students will be advised at the end of their second year whether to take on the MMath or go for the BSc, and their modules thereafter will be tailored to whichever choice they make.
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics Year 1
In Year 1 the Mathematical component of the degree gives a grounding in:
- Algebra and Calculus;
- Co-ordinate and Vector Geometry;
- Mathematical Analysis;
- Statistics;
- Probability;
whilst in Physics students are introduced to University-level
- Dynamics and Relativity;
- Quantum Theory;
- Classical Physics.
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics Year 2
In year 2 students move on to:
- Real, Complex and Numerical Analysis;
- Abstract and Linear Algebra;
- Relativity and Quantum Mechanics;
- Thermal Physics;
- Mathematical Physics.
At the end of year 2, your tutors will discuss with you what your priorities and aspirations are from this point forward - in particular whether to take a fourth year of study at MMath level. THereafter, your option modules will depend on the outcome of those discussions.
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics Year 3
If you continue on this degree path, you wil move on in Year 3 to the study of:
- Complex Differential Equations;
- Group Theory;
- Probability and Stochastic Processes;
- Atomic and Molecular Physics;
- Condensed Matter Physics.
Additional information
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Mathematical and Theoretical Physics