Not being able to do Math in degree

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In summary, the restructuring of courses at the university has limited the options for students pursuing a Math Phys degree, and it is important for the university to find a suitable solution that allows for a balance between physics and math courses. The students should continue to voice their concerns and work with the administration to find a solution that benefits everyone.
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I am attending a University where they offer a Mathematical Physics degree programme. The university is restructuring courses in an attempt to make courses more flexible and seem less repetitive. In doing so, however, I have learned that I will not be able to pursue any pure Math courses. (apart from one on complex variables I think). The only option at the moment is to take less physics and open some way to allow space for more maths, or do the physics and leave the math. Both options seem bad and there did not seem to be such a problem before the restructuring.

At the moment, there is a campaign going on by some students who want this to be changed or for the university to find a suitable solution. What do people here think? A Math Phys degree programme that doesn't allow us to take pure Math? Surely students who do physics take labs so why should we not get to take extra math?

Many thanks for any comments.
 
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It sounds like the restructuring of the course is not necessarily in the best interests of the students. It is understandable that universities want to modernize their curriculum and make it more flexible for students, but it is important that they also take into account the needs and interests of the students. That being said, it is good to see that there is a campaign by some students to try to get a suitable solution from the university. It would be wise to talk to the administration to discuss the concerns of the students and ensure that they have a voice in the process. The university should also consider allowing more math courses to be taken as part of the Math Phys degree programme, as it is essential to the success of the program. Furthermore, the university should also look into creating a balance between the amount of physics and math courses taken so that both are represented equally.
 

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