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Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

2.1 BSc Theoretical Physics and Mathematics, or physics degree with substantial mathematics component, or mathematics degree with substantial physics component.

Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC CODE : MHQ56

The following documents should be forwarded to; PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form.

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.

Full-time students will take 30 ECTS each semester, plus the 30-ECTS research project over the summer. The 60 ECTS of taught modules normally includes at least 40 ECTS at 500- and 600-level. The 500- and 600-level modules each have at least 3 contact hours per week including tutorials/problem classes. Several reading modules and advanced final year undergraduate modules are included to allow flexibility to address the needs of the students, given the likely diversity of their backgrounds.

Duration: 1 year full-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

THEORETICAL PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS This course is intended introduce graduates in theoretical physics, mathematics, and related disciplines to current ideas and methods at the forefront of modern theoretical physics and mathematics research, including • Topics in theoretical physics: gravitation and cosmology, fluid mechanics, condensed matter physics, quantum information and subatomic physics. • Topics in pure mathematics: functional analysis, algebraic and differential topology, representation theory, Riemannian and non-Riemannian geometry. Although the topics are diverse, there are commonalities which mean that the same mathematical and numerical methods can often be used in different fields, and there are many intersections between these topics. This MSc will also introduce descriptions and methods originally developed in theoretical physics and mathematics, which have found application in a wide range of other fields including biological systems, finance and computer science. It introduces students to the forefront of current research through a supervised project and may serve as an entry point to a research degree.  ** Commencing September 2023 ** Indicative content only, subject to change MPMF6 - THEORETICAL PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS Credits: 90 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADVANCED ELECTROMAGNETISM MP465 5 2 ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY MT560 10 2 COMPLEX ANALYSIS 2 MT433P 5 1 COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS II (COURSEWORK) MP468C 5 1 CONDENSED MATTER THEORY: INTERACTIONS, MAGNETISM AND SUPERCONDUCTIVITY MP473 5 2 DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY MT451P 5 1 FLUID MECHANICS MP453 5 1 FRACTALS AND REAL DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS MT480E 5 2 FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS MT531U 10 1 GALOIS THEORY MT442P 5 2 GENERAL RELATIVITY MP656 5 2 GROUP THEORY 2 MT441P 5 1 GROUPS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIONS MP641 10 1 HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING MP874 5 Year-Long INTRO.TO PROGRAMMING FOR MATHEMATICIANS MT471S 5 1 MSC IN MATHEMATICS - PROJECT AND DISSERTATION MT606 30 S NUMBER THEORY MT444P 5 2 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS MT472S 5 2 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MT401S 5 2 PARTICLE PHYSICS MP466 5 2 PHYSICAL COSMOLOGY MP452 5 1 QUANTUM FIELD THEORY 1 MP601 10 1 QUANTUM FIELD THEORY 2 MP602 10 2 QUANTUM INFORMATION PROCESSING MP472 5 2 READING COURSE MP680 5 1 READING COURSE MT495R 5 1 READING COURSE MT597 10 1 READING COURSE MT496R 5 2 READING COURSE MT598 10 2 SEMINAR SERIES MP681 5 Year-Long SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS 2 MP631 10 Year-Long THEORETICAL PHYSICS RESEARCH PROJECT MP693 30 S TOPICS IN ALGEBRA MT543 10 1 TOPICS IN ANALYSIS MT532 10 2 TOPICS IN GEOMETRY MT552 10 2 TOPOLOGY IN QUANTUM MECHANICS MP604 5 2

Programme Director Dr Jonivar Skullerud and Dr Mark Walsh

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Email Jonivar.Skullerud@mu.ie, Mark.Walsh@mu.ie

Website - https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematics-and-statistics

Address - Department of Theoretical Physics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics,
Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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Many graduates of this programme will wish to pursue PhD study in the areas of theoretical physics or mathematics, often with a view to an academic or research career. An MSc in these areas provides a strong and necessary foundation. For application to many PhD programmes, it is an essential qualification.

Outside academia, the expertise gained in a theoretical physics and mathematics MSc is frequently applied in industries such as financial mathematics, data science and high-performance computing. Graduates from theoretical physics and mathematics MSc programmes are highly sought after in the financial and IT sectors. It is important to emphasise that mathematics and physics provide the theoretical foundations on which the software and algorithms used in these industries is based. Graduates with advanced degrees in mathematics and theoretical physics are therefore well-equipped to make fundamental contributions: shaping new theoretical developments at the coalface in these areas.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site