Theoretical Physics with Mathematics MSci Hons 48 months Undergraduate Program By Lancaster University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

29,820 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Taught jointly with the School of Mathematical Sciences, this degree combines core physics and specialised theoretical physics with pure mathematics, creating a challenging and rewarding course. This provides an understanding of the mathematical foundations of physics; for example, you will learn how quantum mechanics is underpinned by the powerful mathematical concept of a Hilbert space.

Mathematical foundations are laid down early in the degree, while in the latter parts, the focus shifts to applications of theoretical physics. In the first year, content will be one-third quantum physics and electromagnetism and two-thirds mathematics, covering modules such as Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism and the core of Mathematics, including geometry and calculus, numbers and relations, and probability.

The physics content increases in each subsequent year. Core physics modules are complemented by modules from the theoretical physics degree and mathematical topics such as Group Theory and Differential Equations. You will also carry out a group project on current research topics such as machine learning, cryptography and the spread of infectious diseases.

By the fourth year, the programme is three-quarters physics and one-quarter mathematics. MPhys students will complete an extended research project on a topic such as quantum computation or geometry and electrodynamics alongside advanced modules.

Example core modules:
  • Statistical Physics
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Quantum Physics

Example optional modules:
  • Hilbert Spaces
  • Groups and Symmetry
  • Linear Systems

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Taught jointly with the School of Mathematical Sciences, this degree combines core physics and specialised theoretical physics with pure mathematics, creating a challenging and rewarding course. This provides an understanding of the mathematical foundations of physics; for example, you will learn how quantum mechanics is underpinned by the powerful mathematical concept of a Hilbert space.

Mathematical foundations are laid down early in the degree, while in the latter parts, the focus shifts to applications of theoretical physics. In the first year, content will be one-third quantum physics and electromagnetism and two-thirds mathematics, covering modules such as Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism and the core of Mathematics, including geometry and calculus, numbers and relations, and probability.

The physics content increases in each subsequent year. Core physics modules are complemented by modules from the theoretical physics degree and mathematical topics such as Group Theory and Differential Equations. You will also carry out a group project on current research topics such as machine learning, cryptography and the spread of infectious diseases.

By the fourth year, the programme is three-quarters physics and one-quarter mathematics. MPhys students will complete an extended research project on a topic such as quantum computation or geometry and electrodynamics alongside advanced modules.

Example core modules:
  • Statistical Physics
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Quantum Physics

Example optional modules:
  • Hilbert Spaces
  • Groups and Symmetry
  • Linear Systems

Admission Requirements

6+
176+
36+
58+
87+

4 Years
Oct

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
-

International Students

29,820 GBP
-

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