MMath Mathematical Physics
About this course
MMath (Hons) in Physics and Mathematics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. This four-year undergraduate programme culminates in a Master's qualification.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in three HL subjects (including 6 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics). BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma, when combined with A Level Mathematics grade A.; D*DD in relevant diploma, when combined with A Level Mathematics grade A.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 16 offers from 16 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
- Access course: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
- ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND WAVES
- FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS
- VECTOR CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FLUID MECHANICS
- COMPLEX FUNCTIONS
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS I
- NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM I
- CLASSICAL MECHANICS
- CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
- FURTHER METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
- RELATIVITY
- PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS WITH STATISTICS
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS II
- QUANTUM MECHANICS
- PHYSICS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- NETWORKS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
- INTRODUCTION TO STRING THEORY
- INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PARTICLE THEORY
- RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY
- THE MAGIC OF COMPLEX NUMBERS: COMPLEX DYNAMICS, CHAOS AND THE MANDELBROT SET
- ELECTROMAGNETISM II
- MORE IS DIFFERENT: STATISTICAL MECHANICS, THERMODYNAMICS, AND ALL THAT
- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP
- DISSERTATION FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS
- ADVANCED QUANTUM PHYSICS
- QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
- NUMERICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS
- ACCELERATOR PHYSICS
- ADVANCED NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL OPERATORS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
- ASYMPTOTIC METHODS FOR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- PHYSICS OF THE RADIATIVE UNIVERSE
- INTRODUCTION TO STRING THEORY
- INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PARTICLE THEORY
- WAVES, MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
- THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
- FRONTIERS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Liverpool do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Liverpool?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Liverpool?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 16 offers from 16 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MMath Mathematical Physics at University of Liverpool?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.