| | A year of study is 60 credits. 1st year 2nd year - Mathematical Physics
- Choose 2 of your 1st year subjects
- Optional 10 credit Critical Skills or Elective in 2nd year
OR - Mathematical Physics and Mathematics (Pure) only - If students achieve at least 70% in both subjects and an 80% average across both Mathematical Physics and Mathematics in 1st year, they may choose to specialise in Mathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics from second year, following the course structure of MH206 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics.
3rd year - Mathematical Physics
- Choose 1 of your 2nd year subjects
Final year - Mathematical Physics may be taken as a Single Major or as a Double Major with the other subject taken in 3rd year
Duration: 4 years  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 | | | Subject Overview - Mathematical physics, or theoretical physics, is the study of the fundamental laws of nature that govern our existence; from the interactions of quarks and gluons through the properties of metals and the aerodynamics of flight, to the evolution of stars and galaxies.
- Many of the technologies we now take for granted have their origins in fundamental physics research, including PET scanners, lasers, Wi-Fi and the world wide web.
Mathematical methods developed in mathematical physics have found their way to a wide range of applications, from financial markets and computer science to genetics and brain studies. - The study of Mathematical Physics at Maynooth University has a long and distinguished tradition, of over 200 years. Modern theoretical physics and applied mathematics are exciting and dynamic and that excitement is reflected in the research projects which are pursued in the Department.
- As well as being introduced to the major ideas and developments in theoretical physics and applied mathematics, you will be equipped with the tools to meet current and future developments in science, engineering, finance and other technologies of the future.
- Potential to move from MH201 into a related specialised degree after 1st year. See MH201 COURSE STRUCTURE overview.
- If students achieve at least 70% in both subjects and an 80% average across both Mathematical Physics and Mathematics in first year, they may choose to specialise in Mathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics from second year, following the course structure of MH206 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics.
- 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
| MP1F15 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory:  | | | | Year 2 | | | Subject Overview - Mathematical physics, or theoretical physics, is the study of the fundamental laws of nature that govern our existence; from the interactions of quarks and gluons through the properties of metals and the aerodynamics of flight, to the evolution of stars and galaxies.
- Many of the technologies we now take for granted have their origins in fundamental physics research, including PET scanners, lasers, Wi-Fi and the world wide web.
Mathematical methods developed in mathematical physics have found their way to a wide range of applications, from financial markets and computer science to genetics and brain studies. - The study of Mathematical Physics at Maynooth University has a long and distinguished tradition, of over 200 years. Modern theoretical physics and applied mathematics are exciting and dynamic and that excitement is reflected in the research projects which are pursued in the Department.
- As well as being introduced to the major ideas and developments in theoretical physics and applied mathematics, you will be equipped with the tools to meet current and future developments in science, engineering, finance and other technologies of the future.
- Potential to move from MH201 into a related specialised degree after 1st year. See MH201 COURSE STRUCTURE overview.
- If students achieve at least 70% in both subjects and an 80% average across both Mathematical Physics and Mathematics in first year, they may choose to specialise in Mathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics from second year, following the course structure of MH206 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics.
Note: this subject may only be taken in conjunction with MT2TDM | MP2TDM - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: |
MP2F10 Non progression subject taken with an elective subject. | MP2F10 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | Credits: 10 Not compulsory: |
Note This Mathematical Physics subject can only be taken together with full Experimental Physics (EP2F20). | MP2PF20 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (WITH EP2F20) | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: |
Note This Mathematical Physics subject cannot be taken together with full Experimental Physics (EP2F20). | MP2F20 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (WITHOUT EP2F20) | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 3 | | | Subject Overview - Mathematical physics, or theoretical physics, is the study of the fundamental laws of nature that govern our existence; from the interactions of quarks and gluons through the properties of metals and the aerodynamics of flight, to the evolution of stars and galaxies.
- Many of the technologies we now take for granted have their origins in fundamental physics research, including PET scanners, lasers, Wi-Fi and the world wide web.
Mathematical methods developed in mathematical physics have found their way to a wide range of applications, from financial markets and computer science to genetics and brain studies. - The study of Mathematical Physics at Maynooth University has a long and distinguished tradition, of over 200 years. Modern theoretical physics and applied mathematics are exciting and dynamic and that excitement is reflected in the research projects which are pursued in the Department.
- As well as being introduced to the major ideas and developments in theoretical physics and applied mathematics, you will be equipped with the tools to meet current and future developments in science, engineering, finance and other technologies of the future.
- Potential to move from MH201 into a related specialised degree after 1st year. See MH201 COURSE STRUCTURE overview.
- If students achieve at least 70% in both subjects and an 80% average across both Mathematical Physics and Mathematics in first year, they may choose to specialise in Mathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics from second year, following the course structure of MH206 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics.
Notes - This double major subject is only available to students who took Mathematics (Pure) and Mathematical Physics on the double major pathway in Year 2.
- EP305 is only available if not already taken in the first year. Otherwise MP354 should be taken instead.
- MP350 is only available if not already taken in the first year.
- MP354 assumes significant prior experience of programming in a scientific context.
- It is recommended that students with no prior experience of structured and numerical programming in a scientific context take EP305 and not MP354. However, this limits the range of computational courses that can be taken in the final year of Mathematical Physics.
| MP3TDM - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: |
Note This Mathematical Physics subject can only be taken together with Experimental Physics. | MP3PDM - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (WITH EXP. PHYSICS) | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: |
Notes - This Mathematical Physics subject cannot be taken together with Experimental Physics.
- EP305 is only available if not already taken in the second year. Otherwise MP354 is taken instead.
- MP354 assumes significant prior experience of programming in a scientific context.
- It is recommended that students with no prior experience of structured and numerical programming in a scientific context take EP305 and not MP354. However, this limits the range of computational courses that can be taken in the final year of Mathematical Physics.
| MP3SDM - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (WITHOUT EXP. PHYSICS) | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 4 | | | Subject Overview - Mathematical physics, or theoretical physics, is the study of the fundamental laws of nature that govern our existence; from the interactions of quarks and gluons through the properties of metals and the aerodynamics of flight, to the evolution of stars and galaxies.
- Many of the technologies we now take for granted have their origins in fundamental physics research, including PET scanners, lasers, Wi-Fi and the world wide web.
Mathematical methods developed in mathematical physics have found their way to a wide range of applications, from financial markets and computer science to genetics and brain studies. - The study of Mathematical Physics at Maynooth University has a long and distinguished tradition, of over 200 years. Modern theoretical physics and applied mathematics are exciting and dynamic and that excitement is reflected in the research projects which are pursued in the Department.
- As well as being introduced to the major ideas and developments in theoretical physics and applied mathematics, you will be equipped with the tools to meet current and future developments in science, engineering, finance and other technologies of the future.
- Potential to move from MH201 into a related specialised degree after 1st year. See MH201 COURSE STRUCTURE overview.
- If students achieve at least 70% in both subjects and an 80% average across both Mathematical Physics and Mathematics in first year, they may choose to specialise in Mathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics from second year, following the course structure of MH206 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics.
| MP4TDM - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: |
Notes - MP453 is only available if not already taken in the third year.
- MP468C is only available if MP354 was taken in the third year.
| MP4DM - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview - Mathematical physics, or theoretical physics, is the study of the fundamental laws of nature that govern our existence; from the interactions of quarks and gluons through the properties of metals and the aerodynamics of flight, to the evolution of stars and galaxies.
- Many of the technologies we now take for granted have their origins in fundamental physics research, including PET scanners, lasers, Wi-Fi and the world wide web.
Mathematical methods developed in mathematical physics have found their way to a wide range of applications, from financial markets and computer science to genetics and brain studies. - The study of Mathematical Physics at Maynooth University has a long and distinguished tradition, of over 200 years. Modern theoretical physics and applied mathematics are exciting and dynamic and that excitement is reflected in the research projects which are pursued in the Department.
- As well as being introduced to the major ideas and developments in theoretical physics and applied mathematics, you will be equipped with the tools to meet current and future developments in science, engineering, finance and other technologies of the future.
- Potential to move from MH201 into a related specialised degree after 1st year. See MH201 COURSE STRUCTURE overview.
- If students achieve at least 70% in both subjects and an 80% average across both Mathematical Physics and Mathematics in first year, they may choose to specialise in Mathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics from second year, following the course structure of MH206 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics.
Note - EP404, MP453 are only available if not already taken in the third year.
- MP468C is only available if MP354 was taken in the third year.
| MP4SM - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | Credits: 60 Not compulsory: | | |
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