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Mathematical Physics (MPhys) (Fast Track)
Degree Type: Integrated Masters, single Honours
UCAS Code: F325
Programme Guide: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/progguides
NYT Course S L CT
1 Physics 2A:  Forces, Fields and Potentials Q 8 20
Physics 2B:  Waves, Quantum Physics and Materials Q 8 20
Mathematics Support for Direct Entry P 8 0
Foundations of Calculus (1) P 8 10
Several Variable Calculus (1) P 8 10
Linear Algebra (1) P 8 10
Methods of Applied Mathematics (1) P 8 10
MP2A: Vectors, Tensors and Fields Q 8 10
MP2B: Dynamics Q 8 10
Further Courses A-Q 7/8 20
2 (2) Tensors and Fields Q 10 20
Quantum Mechanics Q 9 10
ONE OF:
  Computational Methods Q 9 10
  Advanced Computer Simulation Q 10 10
Dynamics & Relativity Q 9 10
Electromagnetism Q 9 10
Thermodynamics Q 9 10
Lagrangian Dynamics Q 10 10
Statistical Mechanics Q 9 10
Diffraction Physics Q 9 10
Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics Q 10 10
Complex Variables & Differential Equations P 10 20
3&4 (3) Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics (5) Q 10 10
Relativistic Electrodynamics Q 11 10
General Relativity Q 11 10
Methods of Mathematical Physics Q 10 10
Statistical Physics Q 11 10
Quantum Physics Q 10 10
Quantum Theory Q 11 10
Relativistic Quantum Field Theory Q 11 10
Mathematical Physics Honours Project Q 10 10
Group Project Q 11 10
MPhys Project Preparation (5) Q 11 10
MPhys Project Q 11 40
Mathematics Skills Q 10 10
Physics Skills (MPhys 4) Q 11 10
Physics Skills (MPhys 5) Q 11 10
Further courses (4) Q,P,M,N 10/11 50
(1)  As an alternative, students may take the Mathematics and Mathematical Physics courses prescribed for the Year 2 programme of the Physics MPhys.
(2)  Progression to Honours requires a minimum average grade of 'C' performance in MP2A: Vectors, Tensors and Fields and MP2B: Dynamics, OR in Foundations of Mathematical Physics
(4) The Programme Guide gives details and constraints on choice of courses, to facilitate advance planning.
(5) To be delivered from 2009/2010.
(6) To be delivered only in 2008/2009, not in 2009/2010.
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