Mathematics and Physics

Description

UCAS Code: FG31

The University of Dundee offers lively and modern programmes of study centred on the application of mathematics, presented in a stimulating environment, by experts in the field.

Our mathematics degree is an 'applied mathematics' degree; you will learn to solve mathematical problems at the cutting edge of our understanding of the world around us.

The physics element of this degree includes flexibility with the study of essential core topics to give you firm foundations in the subject.

We believe that undergraduates are best served by studying in a Division that is active in research to the highest level, and we are fortunate in having an excellent international reputation for our research work. Our courses are taught by those who have great enthusiasm for their subject, a dedication to it, and an appreciation of the needs of students.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 2060 Year (EEA)
• EUR 12630 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees are approximate and dependent upon currency exchange rates.

• English

Course Content

Level 1

At Level 1, one third of your time is devoted to Mathematics, one third to a joint subject (if applicable) and one third to another subject of your choice.

The Mathematics modules cover calculus, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. They will provide you with an introduction to university mathematics, following on from material that you will have studied at school.

Level 2

At Level 2, students taking a degree fully within Mathematics spend one half (and preferably two thirds) of their time is devoted to Mathematics, joint honours students again split one third Mathematics, one third to a joint subject and one third to another subject of their choice.

Two Level 2 modules extend topics in calculus and linear algebra covered at Level 1. Another pair of Mathematics modules at Level 2 will give you an introduction to Statistics and Discrete Mathematics and, optionally, Mechanics.

Level 3

On entry to Level 3, you will have the choice of following either a degree programme entirely within Mathematics or a joint Honours degree programme.

Students study a total of either modules, for a degree wholly within Mathematics, all eight modules are taken, for a joint Honours degree with Mathematics, four modules are chosen, of which the first two named below are compulsory:

- Mathematical Methods

- Differential Equations

- Analysis

- Complex Analysis

- Differential Geometry

- Fundamentals of Scientific Computing

- Graph Theory

- Operational Research

Level 4

At Level 4 you enrol for six modules in areas that relate to our research strengths. There is also an additional project work module, which includes training in personal transferable skills, a selection of mini-projects and one extended project. Joint Honours students take either four of the six modules or the Honours Project and two of the six modules:

- Mathematical Biology I

- Mathematical Biology II

- Mathematics of Fluids and Plasmas I: Fluid Dynamics

- Mathematics of Fluids and Plasmas II: Magnetohydrodynamics

- Ordinary Differential Equations and their Approximation

- Partial Differential Equations and their Approximation

Requirements

- Minimum Requirements:

SQA Higher: ABBB

GCE A-Level: BCC

ILC Higher: ABBB

IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL

- Essential Subjects:

Mathematics at B (Higher, A-L, ILC H, HL) and a science or engineering subject (Higher, A-L, ILC H, HL.

- Advanced Entry (to level 2):

SQA Advanced Higher: BB+BB (H) in different subjects

GCE A-Level: ABB

IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL

- Essential Subjects:

Mathematics at B (AH, A-L,HL) and physics (AH, A-L, HL).

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Dundee.

Accreditation

Professional Accreditation:

Institute of Physics (IOP)