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Uni Stuff => Science => Faculties => Physics => Topic started by: Akirus on January 16, 2010, 10:26:20 pm

Title: Accompanying major for theoretical physics
Post by: Akirus on January 16, 2010, 10:26:20 pm
How useful would a pure mathematics major be if I want to do theoretical physics? Third level physics subjects don't have third level maths as co-requisites, but would it be recommended to take at least some anyway? I want to do a theoretical physics/theoretical astrophysics double major, but I was thinking it might be prudent to try squeeze in some maths as well.
Title: Re: Accompanying major for theoretical physics
Post by: QuantumJG on January 26, 2010, 04:38:20 pm
How useful would a pure mathematics major be if I want to do theoretical physics? Third level physics subjects don't have third level maths as co-requisites, but would it be recommended to take at least some anyway? I want to do a theoretical physics/theoretical astrophysics double major, but I was thinking it might be prudent to try squeeze in some maths as well.

I know at UoM mathematical physics sets you up for theoretical physics as you drop the more experimental physics subjects for more mathematical rigour. As for a pure maths major, you will definately have the maths needed and if you try doing a minor in physics.

I personally would love to get into the physics where you look at the real weird stuff!