Mathematical Physics - MPhys

The University of Edinburgh

Our Mathematical Physics MPhys degree programme is designed to give you a thorough grounding in both the fundamental theories of physics and the mathematical concepts needed to formulate, understand and develop them. Mathematical physics covers a very broad range of subjects, such as: * string theory * cosmology * particle physics * physics of materials * complex systems * computational physics On this programme, we provide you with the tools to solve problems and grasp fundamental principles in depth. Alongside developing your critical thinking, you will acquire skills enabling you to specialise in whatever area of physics you choose, either theoretical or experimental. These skills also prove invaluable in many other areas outside physics, including: * engineering * computing * finance * business * management You will be taking courses from the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Mathematics. Compared to the BSc, our MPhys Mathematical Physics programme provides a broader and deeper exposure to the concepts, methods and phenomena of physics. You will also gain experience of research work through an extended project. This provides a foundation for further research studies in physics.

* The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research. The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory. * Our academic staff have links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), TRIUMF (Canada’s particle accelerator centre), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities. * This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist. * You will take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.