Mathematical Physics, BSc (Hons)

About Mathematical Physics, BSc (Hons) - at Heriot-Watt University

This Mathematical Physics degree will give you a solid understanding in both mathematics and physics. The course offers a wide range of mathematical and physics topics, and also gives you the option to transfer between Mathematics and Physics at an early stage. Our Mathematical Physics degree will also give you an extensive range of computer modelling skills.

Accreditation

This honours degree in Mathematical Physics is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

Student experience

“My projects in Physics were a fantastic motivation and gave me the opportunity to see cutting edge research. This helped me shape my future decisions; to return to Physics at Heriot Watt for research studies.”

Niclas Westerberg (Mathematical Physics 2011-2014). Niclas is currently working towards a PhD in the ExtremeLight Laser laboratory in Physics at Heriot-Watt University).

Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc (Hons) Mathematical Physics students are doing six months after graduating:

• 45% are working
• 45% are studying
• 0% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 55% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £24000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £20000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Sales occupations
• Information technology and telecommunications professionals
• Business, research and administrative professionals
• Engineering professionals
• Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
• Elementary occupations

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Scotland / EU**England / Northern Ireland / WalesInternationalFeePaid by SAAS£9,250£17,960

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

• Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
• Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

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