Specifications MMathPhys
Students are required to take the core modules. Enough options have to be taken in order to raise the total load to at least 120 CATS credits. At least 45 CATS credits must be taken from the lists of optional modules below with at least 15 credits from List A. The maximum load is 150 CATS credits.
| Core Modules | Weeks | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA3D1 Fluid Dynamics | 15-24 | 15 |
| PX3A2 Quantum Physics of Atoms | 1-10 | 10 |
| PX3A3 Electrodynamics | 1-10 | 10 |
| PX442 Laboratory for Maths/Physics Students | 15-24 | 15 |
| PX449 Kinetic Theory | 15-24 | 10 |
| Option List A | Weeks | Credits |
| MA302 Electromagnetism | 15-24 | 15 |
| MA359 Measure Theory | 1-10 | 15 |
| MA3B8 Complex Analysis | 1-10 | 15 |
| MA3G1 Theory of PDEs | 15-24 | 15 |
| MA3G7 Functional Analysis I: Applied Analysis | 1-10 | 15 |
| Option List B | Weeks | Credits |
| PX385 Condensed Matter Physics | 15-24 | 15 |
| PX390 Scientific Computing | 1-10, 15-19 | 15 |
| PX399 The Earth and its Atmosphere | 1-10 | 15 |
| PX3A4 Plasma Physics and Fusion | 15-24 | 15 |
| PX3A5 The Standard Model | 15-24 | 15 |
| PX3A6 Galaxies and Cosmology | 1-10 | 15 |
| PX3A7 Statistical Physics | 1-10 | 15 |
| PX3A8 Physics of Life and Medicine | 15-24 | 15 |
Where options are taken, so that the load exceeds the normal load, the marks for all modules attempted will appear on your University transcript. The overall year mark will be calculated as the arithmetic mean of the subset of whole modules, weighted according to their credit weighting, which satisfies the course regulations and results in the highest mark.
Before contemplating an overload you should discuss it with your personal tutor. We will be monitoring your registrations and you may be asked to discuss the situation with the Director of Studies. Please note that registering for modules and then not attempting the examination may be considered an abuse of the system and could lead to sanctions.