BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Physics

Course content

Year 1

Level 1 has been designed to ease the transition from school to university. You will take courses in calculus and algebra which continue the study of these subjects from school, while also taking physics courses on mechanics and waves and fields and forces.

Year 2

Work in mathematics consolidates and extends the first year content, with applied mathematics and numerical analysis being introduced, alongside physics courses in photonics, quantum mechanics and relativity.

Year 3

Mathematics courses in pure and applied topics are offered along with physics courses in advanced quantum theory, electromagnetism and optics.

Year 4

Further exploration and specialisation in advanced mathematics is possible with options related to our research expertise, together with a selection of topics in advanced physics.

More in-depth information on the content of the courses listed above, how they are assessed and the learning outcomes can be accessed via our current student portal.

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Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Physics students are doing 15 months after graduating:

• 69% are working
• 9% are studying
• 14% are working and studying.

In highly skilled work

• 82% of those are in highly skilled work 15 months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students 15 months after graduating: £22000
• The average UK salary of students 15 months after graduating from a similar course: £26000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into 15 months after graduating:

• Business and public service associate professionals
• Business, research and administrative professionals
• Information technology and telecommunications professionals

Entry requirements

Year 1

Standard entry requirements

• Highers ABBBB (including Mathematics at A and Physics)
• A-Levels BBB (including Mathematics and Physics)
• Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5)
• BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics)

Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including Mathematics and Physics at B)
• A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics at B and Physics at C)

* Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

Year 2

• Advanced Highers ABB (including Mathematics at A and Physics plus excellent Highers)
• A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics at A and Physics)
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6)
• BTEC DDD (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics )

Additional information

• For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications,  mature candidates and overseas students.
• If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk
• Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
• To find out about the difference between the 3 and 4 year honours courses, please watch our video to help you decide which route is best for your qualifications and experience so far.

English language requirements

• If English is not your first language, you have to show that your English is good enough to succeed on your course. Please see our English language requirements.

Fees

Tuition fees for 2021 entry

Status*	Scotland	England / Northern Ireland / Wales**	International***
Fee	Paid by SAAS	£9,250	£15,384

* 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.

** 'Rest of the UK' (RUK) students entering at Level 1 receive a fee waiver of one year's tuition fee. Normally this will be the final year, or a year during which students study abroad (either at a partnership institution, or at one of Heriot-Watt's overseas campuses).

*** 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. Read more about the application process for EU nationals.

Additional costs

You may incur additional costs in the course of your studies at Heriot-Watt over and above tuition fees in an academic year. Depending on your programme of study, these may include: protective equipment, field trips, professional memberships, studio fees, required course texts or other study resources.

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