| Mathematical Physics (BSc) |
| Degree Type: Single Honours |
| POS Code: S0793 |
| UCAS Code: F326 |
| Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides |
| NYT |
Course |
S |
L |
CT |
| 1 |
Physics 1A: Foundations |
Q |
8 |
20 |
|
Physics 1B: The Stuff of the Universe |
Q |
8 |
20 |
|
Practical Calculus (1) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Solving Equations (1) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Geometry and Convergence (1) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Group Theory: An Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (1) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Further courses |
A-Q |
7/8 |
40 |
| 2 |
Physics 2A: Forces, Fields and Potentials |
Q |
8 |
20 |
|
Physics 2B: Waves, Quantum Physics and Materials |
Q |
8 |
20 |
|
Foundations of Calculus (2) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Several Variable Calculus (2) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Linear Algebra (2) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Methods of Applied Mathematics (2) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Probability (2) |
P |
8 |
10 |
|
Principles of Mathematical Physics(2) |
Q |
8 |
10 |
|
Further courses |
A-Q |
7/8 |
20 |
| 3 (3) |
Mathematical Physics 3 |
Q |
10 |
20 |
|
Quantum Mechanics |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
ONE OF: |
|
|
Computational Methods |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Advanced Computer Simulation |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Dynamics, Relativity & Electromagnetism |
Q |
9 |
20 |
|
Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics |
Q |
9 |
20 |
|
Nuclear and Particle Physics |
Q |
9 |
10 |
|
Complex Variables & Differential Equations |
P |
10 |
20 |
|
A further course in Physics or Mathematics(4) |
Q,P |
9/10 |
10 |
| 4 |
Condensed Matter Physics |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Relativistic Electrodynamics |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
Groups and Symmetries |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Methods of Mathematical Physics |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Quantum Physics |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Quantum Theory |
Q |
11 |
10 |
|
Mathematical Physics Honours Project |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Team Review Project |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Physics Skills (BSc) |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Mathematics Skills |
Q |
10 |
10 |
|
Further courses (4) |
Q,P,M,N |
10/11 |
20 |
| (1) As an alternative, students may
take the Mathematics courses prescribed for the Year 1 programme of the
Physics BSc. |
| (2) As an alternative, students may
take the Mathematics and Mathematical Physics courses prescribed for the
Year 2 programme of the Physics BSc. |
| (3) Progression to Honours
requires a minimum Grade 'C' performance in Foundations of Mathematical
Physics OR a minimum average grade of 'C' in Principles of Mathematical
Physics and Methods of Applied Mathematics. |
| (4) The Programme Guide gives details
and constraints on choice of courses, to facilitate advance planning. |
| Alternative pathways: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/altpathways |
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