MMath Mathematical Physics with a Year Abroad
About this course
MMath (Hons) in Mathematical Physics with a Year Abroad, an undergraduate degree combining advanced mathematics and physics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. This course includes a compulsory year abroad. The first year covers thermal physics and quantum physics foundations through modules such as THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER and FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS. Year 2 advances into vector calculus, complex functions, differential equations, and electromagnetism alongside quantum and particle physics. Year 4 introduces further applied mathematics, relativity, and data analysis, with options ranging from quantum mechanics and string theory to complex dynamics and medical applications. The final year centres on advanced quantum physics and a compulsory dissertation for theoretical physics, complemented by optional studies in quantum field theory, numerical methods, and particle physics.
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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.
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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
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
- 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
- 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
- NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- 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
- LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL OPERATORS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
- ADVANCED NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- PHYSICS OF THE RADIATIVE UNIVERSE
- INTRODUCTION TO STRING THEORY
- INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PARTICLE THEORY
- FRONTIERS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
- WAVES, MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MMath Mathematical Physics with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad 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.
Does MMath Mathematical Physics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MMath Mathematical Physics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.