









Available for Clearing 2025
**Overview:** The programme draws on the presence of the largest mathematical physics group in Scotland to deliver a programme that combines the core material of an excellent mathematics degree together with the precise mathematical language of 21st century mathematical physics. The skills acquired will be of great use to those wishing to carry on with postgraduate study in mathematical physics/pure mathematics/applied mathematics and will also be highly valued by employers interested in mathematicians with the ability to describe and solve real-world problems.
**Year 1:**...
**Overview:** The programme draws on the presence of the largest mathematical physics group in Scotland to deliver a programme that combines the core material of an excellent mathematics degree together with the precise mathematical language of 21st century mathematical physics. The skills acquired will be of great use to those wishing to carry on with postgraduate study in mathematical physics/pure mathematics/applied mathematics and will also be highly valued by employers interested in mathematicians with the ability to describe and solve real-world problems. <br/><br/>**Year 1:** The core mathematics material includes algebra, calculus, statistics and problem solving skills. The physics content includes mechanics, fields and forces, and waves and matter. Level 1 has been carefully designed to ease the transition from school to university.<br/><br/>**Year 2:** Level 2 consolidates and extends the material of level 1 in both pure and applied mathematics/mechanics and introduces the multivariable calculus and vector analysis that will form the mathematical language of the later mathematical physics content. Level 2 also introduces the key concepts of abstraction and formal proof.<br/><br/>**Year 3:** The core level 3 courses develop mathematical skills and knowledge and introduce the ideas used at the forefront of modern mathematics. Subjects include complex analysis, abstract algebra, applied mathematics, and ordinary differential equations. Electromagnetism is studied along with two mathematical physics options chosen from thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, quantum theory and solitons, Lie groups and Lie algebras, and fluid mechanics. These are courses that develop and use the tools of mathematical physics. <br/><br/>**Year 4:** Level 4 continues to build the solid mathematical background essential in modern mathematical physics, with courses in geometry, functional analysis, pure mathematics, and partial differential equations. The remaining two courses from the mathematical physics options thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, quantum theory and solitons, Lie groups and Lie algebras and fluid mechanics are followed, along with a course on special relativity that uses the set of mathematical tools developed in the rest of the programme. A mathematical physics project is carried out under the supervision of a member of our internationally-leading mathematical physics research group.
Heriot-Watt is ranked 256th in the world and 32nd in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2025). They have been producing future-ready graduates for over 200 years and are placed 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024).
The university’s Edinburgh campus is situated on 380 acres of parkland, located just outside of the city centre, with great travel links to the rest of Scotland and the UK. Plus, you’ll get a £1,500 no-strings-attached bursary that you can spend on travelling home or whatever you like.
Register ...
Heriot-Watt is ranked 256th in the world and 32nd in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2025). They have been producing future-ready graduates for over 200 years and are placed 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024).<br/><br/>The university’s Edinburgh campus is situated on 380 acres of parkland, located just outside of the city centre, with great travel links to the rest of Scotland and the UK. Plus, you’ll get a £1,500 no-strings-attached bursary that you can spend on travelling home or whatever you like.<br/><br/>Register today for your Heriot-Watt Priority Pass to make sure you are first in line when Clearing opens, or to chat with their friendly team.
1 Clearing option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G1PH
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Pass
HNC with B in graded unit and SCQF Level 6 Mathematics and Physics modules or equivalent for entry to Year 1.
Pass
HND with BB in graded units and SCQF Level 6 Mathematics and Physics modules or equivalent for entry to Year 1.
Pass
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
Fancy a new challenge? Find the perfect course for you with our Clearing course search.
Contact to get placed
Call this University Call this University
Quick call universities you are interested in and gain all the info you need to secure your spot on a Clearing 2025 course.
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £19,456 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Message the University
Has a university or course caught your eye? Be first in line by registering your interest in a Clearing 2025 course today.
Secure your Clearing 2025 space at this uni with a click of a button. Call, register your interest or visit the uni's website today.