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This program offers an in-depth exploration of Mathematics and Physics through research-focused instruction, enabling students to comprehend how knowledge evolves, progresses, and is revitalized. It fosters independent learning among all participants, cultivating qualities like curiosity, precision, academic integrity, and rigorous thinking. Spanning 48 months, the course culminates in a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews programs, it consists of credit-based modules, requiring students to complete 480 credits—typically 120 per academic year. The initial two years focus on core program-specific modules alongside elective options, which may include interdisciplinary selections. Subsequent years emphasize advanced, research-oriented study through specialized coursework. The first two years combine mandatory program modules with a variety of electives, potentially spanning different academic disciplines. The final years deliver specialized, research-driven education tailored to the program's focus.