Program Overview
The Mathematical Physics at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mathematical Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mathematical Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
During your one-year programme, the taught element of the degree will typically be two to five compulsory courses depending on your programme.
For Mathematical Physics this will include three compulsory courses, as well as a number of specialised courses tailored to your interests.
Compulsory courses
- Problem Solving in Theoretical Physics
- Research Skills in Theoretical Physics
- Dissertation (Semester 2+)
Option courses
You will select between 40 and 70 credits from standard theoretical physics and mathematical physics courses.
For the Mathematical Physics MSc, at least 20 credits of courses need to be selected from the School of Mathematics. Previous courses have included but were not limited to:
- Symmetries of Particles and Fields
- Gauge Theories in Particle Physics
- Advanced Statistical Physics
- General Relativity
- Hamiltonian Dynamics
- Quantum Theory
You will select 0 to 20 credits from further Physics and Astronomy courses. Previous courses included but were not limited to:
- Introduction to Lie Groups
- Algebraic Geometry
- Functional Analysis
- Real Analysis
- Nonlinear Schrodinger Equations
- Geometry of General Relativity
Find courses for this programme
Find out what courses you can study on this programme and how each of them are taught and assessed.
The courses on offer may change from year to year, but the course information will give you an idea of what to expect on this programme.
Full-time
We link to the latest information available. This may be for a previous academic year and should be considered indicative.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in physics or mathematics with sufficient theoretical physics content.
International qualifications
Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:
- Entry requirements by country
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English:
- IELTS Academic: total 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each module)
- TOEFL-iBT: total 92 (at least 20 in each module)
- PTE(A): total 61 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections)
- CAE and CPE: total 176 (at least 169 in each module)
If you completed a CAE or CPE before January 2015 please contact the Admissions Office for the accepted grades.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months