MPhysTheoretical Physics

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MPhys
Course code	F344

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Mathematics and Physics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 169 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..l-physics-mphys/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

For these programmes you may take (a-c), (e) and the Physics modules Electricity and Magnetism, Practical Techniques in Physics, Introduction to Relativity, Introduction to Quantum Physics, Thermal Physics and Computing Techniques in Physics. After passing the first year, you have the flexibility of transferring to Mathematics or Physics if you wish, subject to approval. For F344 or FGH1 you may take (d) instead of one of the Physics modules. For F344 there is another route, taking more Physics modules; if you take this route you will study the same mathematics modules as Physics students.

Programme Year Two

In the second and subsequent years of all programmes, there is a wide range of modules. For the programme that you choose there may be no compulsory modules (although you may have to choose a few from a subset such as Pure Mathematics). If you make a different choice, you will find that one or more modules have to be taken. Each year you will choose the equivalent of eight modules. Please note that we regularly review our teaching so the choice of modules may change.

Year Two modules

Ordinary differential equations
Group projects
Iteration and Fourier series
Complex functions
Linear algebra and geometry
Commutative algebra
Geometry of curves
Introduction to the methods of applied mathematics
Vector calculus with applications in fluid mechanics
Mathematical models of non-physical systems
Classical mechanics
Numerical analysis, solution of linear equations
Introduction to methods of operational research
Introduction to financial mathematics
Statistical theory and methods I
Statistical theory and methods II
Operational research: probabilistic models

Programme Year Three

In the second and subsequent years of all programmes, there is a wide range of modules. For the programme that you choose there may be no compulsory modules (although you may have to choose a few from a subset such as Pure Mathematics). If you make a different choice, you will find that one or more modules have to be taken. Each year you will choose the equivalent of eight modules. Please note that we regularly review our teaching so the choice of modules may change.

Year Three modules

History of mathematics
Number theory
Group theory
Combinatorics
Differential geometry
Riemann surfaces
Chaos and dynamical systems
Further methods of applied mathematics
Cartesian tensors and mathematical models of solids and viscous fluids
Quantum mechanics
Relativity
Introduction to variational calculus and homogenization theory
Non-physical applications I (mathematical economics)
Non-physical applications II (population dynamics)
Theory of statistical inference
Linear statistical models
Networks in theory and practice
Applied probability
Mathematical physics essay (F326)
Risk management
Introduction to modern particle physics
Metric spaces and topology
Medical statistics
Projects in pure and applied mathematics, statistics and theoretical physics

Programme Year Four

There is a large set of modules available, some of which are taught in alternate years. MMath/MPhys students will take at least seven of these during Years Three and Four. There is also a compulsory project.

Career opportunities

From actuary to airline pilot, from marketing to medical statistics, a mathematically-based degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including some of the most lucrative professions. Typical types of work our graduates have gone onto include: actuarial trainee analyst in the audit practice graduate management trainee risk analyst trainee chartered accountant graduate business programme.