Mathematical Physics MPhys
Bachelor's degree
In Currie
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Bachelor's degree
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Currie (Scotland)
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Home Undergraduate Physics Mathematical Physics MPhysMathematical Physics MPhys How to apply »UCAS codeF340QualificationMPhysDurationUp to 5 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe programme offers a range of elective courses, as well as sound core grounding in both mathematics and physics, and it will be possible for undergraduates to transfer between Mathematics and Physics at an early stage. Considerable computer skills will also be acquired.AccreditationAccredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Involves an even split between core mathematics and core physics and includes topics such as: calculus, differential equations, classical mechanics and classical fields.. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:36% Independent study: 64% Placement:0% Assessment Written:56% Practical:16% Coursework:28% Year 2 Involves an even split between core mathematics and core physics and includes topics such as analysis and statistical mechanics. There will also be courses in experimental and computing techniques. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:33% Independent study: 67% Placement:0% Assessment Written:66% Practical:11% Coursework:23% Year 3 Involves core mathematics and physics and includes topics such as: advanced differential equations, solid state and quantum physics. Practical work introduces an emphasis on mathematical modelling of systems. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:35% Independent study: 65% Placement:0% Assessment Written:76% Practical:6% Coursework:18% Year 4 Advanced-level topics are introduced such as Optimisation; Partial Differential Equations and Quantum Mechanics. Project work is designed to take advantage of additional mathematical and modelling...
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- IT
- GCSE Physics
- GCSE Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Learning Teaching
- Mechanics
- Teaching
- Mathematical Physics
- Calculus
- Computing
Course programme
Involves an even split between core mathematics and core physics and includes topics such as: calculus, differential equations, classical mechanics and classical fields..
Learning and teaching- Scheduled learning:36%
- Independent study: 64%
- Placement:0%
- Written:56%
- Practical:16%
- Coursework:28%
Year 2
Involves an even split between core mathematics and core physics and includes topics such as analysis and statistical mechanics. There will also be courses in experimental and computing techniques.
Learning and teaching- Scheduled learning:33%
- Independent study: 67%
- Placement:0%
- Written:66%
- Practical:11%
- Coursework:23%
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Mathematical Physics MPhys