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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics and Physics course at University of Dundee.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
including Mathematics and Physics
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F3G1
Here's what University of Dundee says about its Mathematics and Physics course.
The MSci course combines Bachelors and Masters level modules of mathematics and physics.
Mathematics and physics are often interlinked, and as such are a natural combination to study together. You will gain a strong grounding in maths, so that you can understand the basic concepts of physics.
You will study both pure and application-driven mathematics. By the time you finish your degree, you will be able to use maths to solve practical problems. Computers are used extensively in modern maths and we will introduce you to various mathematical software preparing you for industry.
At the same time, you'll develop a deep understanding of physics, from astronomical phenomena to quantum mechanics. As the course progresses, you'll increase knowledge in classical physics as well as advancements in modern physics.
Much of what you will learn will relate to research that our staff carry out. This includes topics such as biophysics, advanced materials, photonics, numerical analysis, and applications of maths and physics to challenging problems in biology and medicine.
By undertaking the MSci, you will study in greater depth areas such as advanced electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, advanced fluid dynamics and stochastic processes.
Our Physics society run regular social events including organised trips to CERN, Munich and Amsterdam as well as the annual Physics Ball. They also offer excellent peer support to help guide you through the more challenging aspects of the course.
Source: University of Dundee
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSci
Department
School of Science and Engineering
Location
Main Site | Dundee
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mathematics
• Physics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk
How you will be assessed
Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Mathematics and Physics course at University of Dundee features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
low
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
90%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
low
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
87%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
97%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
71%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
80%
low
Organisation and management
80%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
low
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
99%
high
Learning resources
99%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
71%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
The Mathematics and Physics course at University of Dundee features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Bengali | A* | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Mathematics and Physics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Dundee graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
100%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Engineering professionals
25%
Information Technology Professionals
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Finance Professionals
25%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Dundee graduates who took Mathematics and Physics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mathematics and Physics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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