Mathematics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Acquire a deep insight into modern theories of nature using powerful mathematical techniques. Providingyou with the necessary mathematical language to be able to describe, analyse and predict natural phenomena. Lectured by world-leading researchers in theoretical physics, who have strong links to CERN, the European Light Infrastructure, and the UK’s Central Laser Facility. Choose your project modules where you can work with our researchers to explore aspects of modern physics in depth.- Study ...Read more

Acquire a deep insight into modern theories of nature using powerful mathematical techniques. Providingyou with the necessary mathematical language to be able to describe, analyse and predict natural phenomena. Lectured by world-leading researchers in theoretical physics, who have strong links to CERN, the European Light Infrastructure, and the UK’s Central Laser Facility. Choose your project modules where you can work with our researchers to explore aspects of modern physics in depth.- Study the foundation of modern theoretical physics in modules such as Classical and Quantum Mechanics, and Electrodynamics and Relativity.- Learn from world-leading researchers in theoretical physics, who will show you how the mathematics you study underpins and connects directly to modern research topics at the frontiers of physics; your first year course in linear algebra, for example, is taught by a collaborator of a 2018 Nobel Prize winner.- Carry out an in-depth final year project in theoretical physics on topics such as quantum computers, black holes, teleportation or the quark model, supervised by a leading academic: our theoretical physicists have research connections across the globe, including at CERN and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. - Enjoy new facilities – state of the art lecture theatres, computer laboratories, study and social spaces – in our £50 million teaching and research building. - Learn high-level programming skills and master industry software including Python, R and parallel programming on a supercomputer.- Increase your employability with an optional, paid, industry placement between the second and final years.- Progress, like our previous graduates, into careers in research, work in the Met Office, GCHQ, finance, industry and medicine or postgraduate degrees in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.

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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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52nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
Mathematics
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Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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80%
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Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£24,000
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10%
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Mathematics

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Mathematics
97%
Physics
44%
Further Mathematics
36%
Chemistry
20%
Biology
10%
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£18,100 per year

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Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

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01 Mar 23
Mathematics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
Best- great location, lots of academic support, lots of events on around uni Worst-...
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James
14 Feb 23
Mathematics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
Overall learning experience is perfect, not a bad word for the university. Some of the campus however certainly needs...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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