Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc

Year 1

• Communication Skills and Data Analysis - 10 credits
• Quantum Mechanics and Optics and Waves - 10 credits
• Special Relativity and Probability and Random Processes - 10 credits
• Electromagnetism and Temperature and Matter - 20 credits
• Chaos and Nonlinear Systems B - 10 credits
• Mechanics - 10 credits
• Vectors, Geometry & Linear Algebra - 20 credits
• Sequences and Series - 10 credits
• Real Analysis - 20 credits

• Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics - 10 credits
• Eigenphysics - 10 credits
• Electromagnetism - 2 - 10 credits
• Physics and Communication Skills 2 - 10 credits
• Linear Algebra - 10 credits
• Quantum Mechanics 2 - 10 credits
• Statistical Physics and Entropy - 10 credits
• Multivariable & Vector Analysis - 20 credits
• Differential Equations - 20 credits
• Particles and Nuclei & A Quantum Approach to Solids - 10 credits

• Quantum Mechanics 3 - 10 credits
• Statistical Physics - 10 credits
• Complex Variable Theory - 10 credits

Students must EITHER take Research Skills in Mathematics (20 credits) OR Current Topics in Theoretical Physics (10 credits) AND Scientific Computing Laboratory 2 (10 credits)

Students must also choose one of the following modules:

• Methods in Partial Differential Equations - 20 credits
• Partial Differential Equations - 10 credits

Choose 50-60 credits (depending on core choices above). Minimum of 20 Physics and 20 Mathematics modules must be taken. Example modules:

• Scientific Computing Laboratory 1 - 10 credits
• Scientific Computing Laboratory 2 - 10 credits
• Fission and Fusion - 10 credits
• Medical Imaging - 10 credits
• Semiconductor Optoelectronics - 10 credits
• The Life and Death of Stars - 10 credits
• Observational Cosmology - 10 credits
• Atomic Physics - 10 credits
• Particle Physics - 10 credits
• Nuclear Physics - 10 credits
• Evolution of Cosmic Structure - 10 credits
• Asteroseismology and Exoplanets - 10 credits
• Physics Teaching in Schools - 10 credits
• Chaos and Dynamical Systems - 10 credits
• Condensed Matter Physics - 10 credits
• Images and Communication - 10 credits
• Physics of Music and Sound - 10 credits
• Physical Principles of Radar - 10 credits
• Group Studies - 20 credits
• General Physics - 10 credits
• Current Topics in Theoretical Physics - 10 credits
• Radiation and Relativity - 10 credits
• Mathematical Finance - 20 credits
• Continuum Mechanics - 20 credits
• Numerical Methods and Numerical Linear Algebra - 20 credits
• Applied Mathematics Analysis - 20 credits
• Advanced Mathematical Modelling - 20 credits

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to core modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.