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Master of Physics - MPhys
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
5 Years
Mathematical Physics aims to develop a precise quantitative understanding of the nature, structure and evolution of the physical world through the language of mathematics. Its scope explores: * quarks and leptons and the smallest fragments of the universe * the material world we perceive directly with our senses * stars, galaxies, and the origins and fate of the universe itself It builds directly on the work of: * Newton * Maxwell * Einstein * Heisenberg * Dirac * Feynman * Hawking * Higgs * countless othersOur aim is to equip you with the precise analytical thinking necessary to understand this vast subject in-depth.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAA Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
37 - 32 Grades / Points required
AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. Further Mathematics is recommended. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. National 5s: English at C.
37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 and Physics at 5. SL: English at 5.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
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£36,800 per year
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£36,800 per year
Students from International
£36800 Per year
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