BSc Mathematics with Physics

This programme is available in Edinburgh.

Programme Director: Prof Robert Weston

Programme Code: F141-MWP

For further information about course choices consult:

Programme Structure and Progression Rules for your own degree programme.
Students have to achieve a minimum of Grade D in all Physics courses.

An optional course may not run if there is insufficient demand for it; some choices of courses may not be available to students in some years because of timetabling constraints.

Year 1

Year 1 Director of Studies:Prof Mark Lawson

General information for 1st Year mathematics students: click here

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Semester 1 (Mandatory)	Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F17CA Calculus A	F17CB Calculus B
F17CC Introduction to University Mathematics	F17GA Problem Solving
F77SA Introduction to Statistical Science A	F77SB Introduction to Statistical Science B
B27MW Mechanics, Fields and Forces	B27FF Waves and Matter

Year 2

Year 2 Supervisor: Dr Thomas Wong

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Semester 1 (Mandatory)	Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F18CD Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis A	F18CE Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis B
F18CF Linear Algebra	F18NA Numerical Analysis A
B28PO Photonics & Optics	F18PA Pure Mathematics A
	B28TP Thermal Physics & Properties of Matter
Semester 1 (Optional choose 1)
F18AA Applied Mathematics A
F18GD Mathematics for Direct Entrants

Year 3

Year 3 Supervisor: Dr Alexandre Martin

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Semester 1 (Mandatory)	Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F19GB Project Preparation	F19MC Complex Analysis
F19MV Vector Analysis	F19MO Ordinary Differential Equations
F19PL Abstract Algebra	B29QS Quantum Theory and Spectroscopy
B29EM Electromagnetism	F19AB Applied Mathematics B

Year 4

Year 4 Director of Studies: Dr Laura Ciobanu

For an overview of what is in the 4th year courses, click on the Brief Descriptions PDF.
Some options run subject to demand.

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Semester 1 (Mandatory)	Semester 2 (Mandatory)
B29DR Dynamics and Relativity	F10GP Mathematics Project Dissertation
	B29SS Solid State Physics
Semester 1 (Optional choose 3)	Semester 2 (Optional choose 2)
F10AC Applied Mathematics C	F10AN Mathematical Biology B
F10AM Mathematical Biology A	F10MP Partial Differential Equations
F10MF Functional Analysis	F10ND Numerical Analysis D
F10MM Optimisation	F10PD Pure Mathematics D
F10NC Numerical Analysis C	F10PG Geometry
F10PC Pure Mathematics C

Some course choice combinations may not be available to students in because of timetabling constraints.