Mathematics and Physics - MPhys
University of Surrey
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What you will study: Explore core topics across both subjects, including linear algebra, quantum physics, differential equations and particle physics. Choose from a range of fascinating optional modules – such as fluid dynamics, nuclear astrophysics, Galois theory and general relativity – and take an extended project, enabling you to tailor the course to suit your own interests. Your final research project will be carried out under the supervision of an academic who’s a leading researcher in ...Read more

What you will study: Explore core topics across both subjects, including linear algebra, quantum physics, differential equations and particle physics. Choose from a range of fascinating optional modules – such as fluid dynamics, nuclear astrophysics, Galois theory and general relativity – and take an extended project, enabling you to tailor the course to suit your own interests. Your final research project will be carried out under the supervision of an academic who’s a leading researcher in the field. The outcomes of the project could even lead to a publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Formal lectures are complemented with work in our specialist radiation laboratories, which have recently been refurbished and enlarged at a cost £2. 7m. As an undergraduate student you’ll use these labs to undertake experiments related to the Nuclear and Particle Physics module. You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MMath or MPhys. The latter two are direct routes to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. If you study toward one of the integrated masters, you’ll spend part of your last year doing a research project in either physics or mathematics. Professional recognitionBSc (Hons) - Institute of Physics (IOP) Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership. MPhys - Institute of Physics (IOP) Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership. MMath - Institute of Physics (IOP) Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership. Foundation yearIf you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this degree with a Mathematics and Computer Science Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your BSc degree in mathematics. To see what modules you’ll be studying, refer to the foundation tab in the 'Course structure' section. FacilitiesWe have state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment to enhance student learning opportunities and research. These include:Characterisation laboratoriesDetector preparation laboratoriesEllipsometry equipmentHigh-performance computing clustersMagnetic resonance imaging facilitiesMicroscopes and spectrometersNuclear magnetic resonance facilitiesRadiation and medical physics facilitiesSoft matter laboratories. We also share facilities with Surrey’s acclaimed Advanced Technology Institute, which conducts world-leading research in energy generation and storage, nanotechnology, healthcare, information technology and sustainable technology. Our Experimental Nuclear Physics Group has access to facilities at prestigious institutions around the globe. These include:CERN/ISOLDE (Geneva)GSI/FAIR (Germany)RIKEN (Japan)TRIUMF (Canada).

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