Mathematics and Physics - MSci (Hons)
UCL (University College London)
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This MSci offers an additional year of study on top of the Mathematics and Physics BSc, during which students have the opportunity to specialise further by taking more advanced modules and completing a major project. In the first and second years of the programme you will cover a balanced selection of modules in both UCL Mathematics and UCL Physics & Astronomy. You will take a selection of designated modules in the third year and undertake a major project in your fourth year, which will include ...Read more

This MSci offers an additional year of study on top of the Mathematics and Physics BSc, during which students have the opportunity to specialise further by taking more advanced modules and completing a major project. In the first and second years of the programme you will cover a balanced selection of modules in both UCL Mathematics and UCL Physics & Astronomy. You will take a selection of designated modules in the third year and undertake a major project in your fourth year, which will include a substantial piece of written work and a presentation. Students taking this programme do not have to do any practical work, although this may be possible if so desired.

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SR
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29 Mar 22

The location and centralisation of the university is amazing. Wonderful living in Camden nearby and both my area and the university area are great and super easy to reach. So much..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
08 Mar 22

The best aspect is being part of such a big and helpful community. The worst aspect is not having that many in person lectures and tutorials due to Covid which sometimes makes me..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

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Students from England

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Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

£34,400 per year

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Students from EU

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Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

£34,400 per year

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Students from International

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Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

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