Master of Mathematics and Physics (MMath&Phys)

MMath&Phys Mathematics and Physics

A diverse, varied course where you can draw on the combined expertise of three centres of University excellence.
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: FG3C / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Scholarships available
  • Accredited course

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Fees and funding

Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £36,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.

For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our Department funding pages .

Course unit details:
Frontiers of Particle Physics II

Course unit fact file
Unit code PHYS40722
Credit rating 10
Unit level Level 4
Teaching period(s) Semester 2
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

Frontiers of Particle Physics 2

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description
Frontiers of Particle Physics I PHYS40521 Pre-Requisite Compulsory

Aims

1. To provide a thorough and in depth knowledge of modern experimental particle physics including recent results.
2. To provide an essential basis for students who will undertake research in this subject.

Learning outcomes

On completion successful students will be able to:


1. judge the significance of specific experimental observations in the broader context of fundamental particle physics questions
2. identify the key unanswered questions in quark flavour, neutrino and dark matter physics, and propose how physicists can answer these questions experimentally
3. explain the main theoretical concepts underpinning quark flavour, neutrino and dark matter physics, and apply them to calculations
4. describe the experimental techniques used in the field, in particular the particle detection mechanisms and the methods of suppressing background
5. analyse data (e.g. in the form of oscillation or CP violation measurements) to derive key results in particle physics

Syllabus

1. Quark flavour physics
CKM matrix
CP violation
LHCb experiment and recent results

2. Neutrino physics and other rare processes
Neutrino masses and oscillations
PMNS matrix
Majorana and Dirac neutrinos
Charged lepton flavour violation
Dark matter
 

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Written exam 100%

Feedback methods

Feedback will be available on students’ individual written solutions to examples sheets and model answers will be issued.

Recommended reading

Martin, B. & Shaw, G. Particle Physics, (Wiley)
Perkins, D.H. Introduction to High Energy Physics (CVP)

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Assessment written exam 1.5
Lectures 24
Independent study hours
Independent study 74.5

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Roxanne Guenette Unit coordinator
Marco Gersabeck Unit coordinator

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