Mathematical Science M.A. / M.Sc.

Course Information
Students take modules in Mathematical Physics and Mathematics. At least 4 of the modules (at least 45 ECTS) must be taken at the Masters level (level 6 in Mathematical Physics and level 5 in Mathematics). The remaining credits may be made up at levels 4, 5 or 6.

Course Structure
All module choices are subject to the approval of the Head of Department. Level 6 choices for Mathematical Physics are listed below. For other choices see the Mathematics Department modules at level 5 (see MSc in Mathematics MHR52) and Mathematical Physics Department modules at level 4. One of the Masters level modules may be replaced by a minor thesis subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

MP630 Special Topics in Theoretical Physics 1
MP631 Special Topics in Theoretical Physics 2
MP645 Groups,Geometry & Topology for Physics
MP650 Quantum Field Theory
MP658 General Relativity
MP661 Special Topics in Applied Mathematics
MP690 Minor Thesis
MP691 Minor Thesis

The course provides a solid foundation in Theoretical Physics / Applied Mathematics/Pure Mathematics for students who wish to pursue careers in science, engineering, commerce and technology.

Graduates gain employment in a wide range of occupations including research, teaching, actuary, banking, software development, computational physics and computer modelling/ simulation.

Students who perform well may go on to the PhD programme.

Programme Director Prof Daniel M Heffernan
Tel +353 (0)1 708 3774

Email dmh@thphys.nuim.ie
Website www.thphys.nuim.ie

Address Department of Mathematical Physics, NUI Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare