Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The University of York offers a comprehensive undergraduate program in Mathematics and Physics, providing students with a deep understanding of the mathematical structure of physical theory. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their chosen field.

Program Overview

The BSc Mathematics and Physics program is a four-year full-time course that combines the expertise of staff working in both physics and mathematics. The program emphasizes the mathematical structure of physical theory, providing a strong basis for understanding modern physics. Students will work with dedicated staff, all of whom are engaged in current research and many of whom are world leaders in their field.

Course Content

The program is divided into four years, with the third year spent abroad at one of the university's partner institutions. The course content includes:

• Year 1: Core modules such as Classical Mechanics and Laboratories, Classical and Quantum Waves, Foundations and Calculus, Electromagnetism and Relativity, Mathematical Programming and Skills, and Multivariable Calculus and Matrices.
• Year 2: Core modules such as Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism, Classical Dynamics, Vector and Complex Calculus, Statistical and Solid State Physics, Quantum, Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and Quantum and Continuum Dynamics.
• Year 3: Spend a year abroad at one of the university's partner institutions.
• Year 4: Core modules such as Extended Independent Project in Mathematics or BSc Research Project and Skills in Physics, and option modules such as Plasma Physics and Fusion, Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter, Stars and Galaxies, Relativity and Cosmology, Medical Physics, Nuclear and Particle, Quantum Science and Technologies, Integral Transforms and Complex Methods, Mathematical Modelling: Nonlinearity, Uncertainty, and Computational Methods, Partial Differential Equations, Quantum Theory and Quantum Information, Cryptography, Numerical Analysis, Fluids, Mathematical Ecology, Epidemiology and Evolution, Matter Physics: Electrons in Solids, Astrobiology, Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation, Mobile Communications and Internet Protocols, and Cryptography.

Fees and Funding

The fees for the program are as follows:

• UK (home) fees: £9,535 per year
• International and EU fees: £32,350 per year The university offers various scholarships and funding opportunities to support students, including UK government loans, UK scholarships and bursaries, international scholarships, and country-specific funding.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• A levels: AAB including A in Mathematics and B in Physics
• European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, with 85% in Physics and Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall, including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 5 in Higher Level Physics
• T levels: Not accepted unless additional A Level (or equivalent qualifications) in Mathematics and Physics have been taken
• Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers: Advanced Highers - BB in Physics and Mathematics plus Scottish Highers - BB
• International foundation programme: Foundation Certificate from the university's International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative
• Other qualifications: All other qualifications, including Scottish Highers and Irish Leaving Certificates, will be considered individually
• English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent

Careers and Skills

The program provides students with a range of skills and knowledge that are highly valued by employers, including:

• Self-management
• Communication skills
• Team working
• Problem solving
• Creativity and innovation
• IT literacy
• Mathematics Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including:
• Accelerator physicist
• Engineer
• Scientist
• Financial coordinator
• IT analyst and consultant
• Teacher
• Electrical engineer
• Environmental modeller
• Accountant

Research Areas

The university's research areas in mathematics and physics include:

• Dynamical systems
• Nonlinear dynamics
• Fluid mechanics
• Plasma physics and fusion
• Quantum mechanics
• Advanced theoretical techniques and modelling matter
• Stars and galaxies
• Relativity and cosmology
• Medical physics
• Nuclear and particle physics
• Quantum science and technologies
• Integral transforms and complex methods
• Mathematical modelling: nonlinearity, uncertainty, and computational methods
• Partial differential equations
• Quantum theory and quantum information
• Cryptography
• Numerical analysis
• Fluids
• Mathematical ecology, epidemiology and evolution
• Matter physics: electrons in solids
• Astrobiology
• Advanced sensors and instrumentation
• Mobile communications and internet protocols
• Cryptography

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Institute of Physics (iop.org) and Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (ima.org.uk), guaranteeing the standard of the university's teaching and learning. Completing this degree will put students on track to becoming a Chartered Physicist or Chartered Mathematician.