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Year 4 allows you free choice of courses as well as completing a significant research project in either mathematics or physics.

Year 1
You will take three compulsory courses:

Introduction to Linear Algebra
Calculus and its Applications
Proofs and Problem Solving
These are common to all our mathematics programmes and will take up half of your timetable. They build on your knowledge of pure mathematics and introduce you to the more rigorous ways of mathematical thinking required at university level.

You will also study:

Physics 1A: Foundations - which covers the classical physics of kinematics dynamics forces and oscillations and touches on aspects of contemporary physics including relativity and chaos.

Mathematics for Physics 2 - which develops your mathematical and problem solving skills in the context of algebra and calculus with increasing emphasis on physical applications.

Optional courses
The remainder of your timetable will usually be made up of subjects other than mathematics. We do however offer optional mathematics courses such as:

Introduction to Data Science - where you will learn to collect and explore data before using models and predictions to make rigorous conclusions.

Fundamentals of Algebra and Calculus - an online introductory course that provides extra preparation in key topics from advanced high school level mathematics and supports your transition to university.

Support
You will receive support from the MathsBase our popular walk-in help centre and from our Mathematics Student Support Team.

Year 1 students also have the option of taking part in the peer-assisted learning schemes MathPALS and Physics Peer Mentoring.

You will also be able to join MathClans. This is a student-led initiative that helps new students join and settle into the School of Mathematics community.

Year 2
In Year 2 you will spend roughly equal amounts of time on mathematics and physics.

The following courses are compulsory. They will extend your knowledge of calculus probability and analysis and introduce you to the abstract ideas of group theory. They also cover topics in modern physics plus physics of fields and matter:

Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics
Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations
Probability
Introductory Dynamics
Introductory Fields and Waves
Physics of Matter
Modern Physics
You will also take a computing or programming course.

Second year entry
For students taking the accelerated programme you will study the compulsory Year 2 courses as well as:

Accelerated Algebra and Calculus
Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving
a computing course
These courses cover the compulsory material from Year 1 and replace the option to study courses from across the University.

Support
From this year onwards you can use the MathsHub our student-run social centre and work space.

Year 3
In Year 3 you will study courses in both mathematics and physics. These have been chosen to emphasise and develop the close relationship between the subjects.

Mathematics courses
You will study at least three compulsory mathematics honours courses and also start to specialise.

The mathematics honours courses provide an excellent grounding in advanced mathematics and prepare you for the options available later on.

Each mathematics honours course contains a skills component. This enables you to develop valuable employability skills such as:

programming
group work
presentation skills
Physics courses
For your compulsory physics courses you will study Electromagnetism and Relativity alongside one of:

Thermal Physics
Principles of Quantum Mechanics
Optional courses
You will spend the rest of your time studying courses of your choice. Current mathematics option courses include:

Financial Mathematics
Introduction to Number Theory
Statistical Computing
Physics option courses currently include:

Thermodynamics
Cosmology
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Year 4
In Year 4 you will complete a significant research project in either mathematics or physics. This allows you to research a topic in-depth; you can do this as a group or individually.

You will also choose from a wide range of mathematics and physics courses to create a programme that suits your particular interests and career aspirations. Our course offerings are influenced by the varied research interests in each School.

As a result we offer a large selection of mathematics courses in:

pure mathematics
applied mathematics
statistics
operational research
financial mathematics
mathematical biology
mathematical education.
Current mathematics courses include:

General Topology
Symmetry and Geometry
Stochastic Modelling
Mathematical Education
Entrepreneurship in the Mathematical Sciences
As in Year 3 the School of Physics and Astronomy offers a large selection of courses of which you have free choice.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class research-intensive university that has been shaping the minds of students for over four centuries. Founded in 1583, it is one of Scotland's ancient universities and the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university is located in the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh, which is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and lively atmosphere.

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Throughout its history, the University of Edinburgh has produced many notable alumni, including economist Adam Smith, philosopher David Hume, and Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's most famous writers. The university has also produced seven Nobel Prize winners, including Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, and Peter Higgs, who proposed the Higgs boson particle.

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The University of Edinburgh is a diverse and inclusive community, with students and staff from all over the world. The university provides students with a supportive and challenging environment, where they can develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen fields. The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and the world, making it an excellent choice for students who are looking for a high-quality education and a great student experience.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it