MSci Applied Mathematics and Physics
About this course
MSci in Physics and Mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. Students can undertake optional employability modules supporting career preparation and placement opportunities.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Mathematics and Physics) OR A* (Mathematics) AB (Physics) IB: 36 points overall including 6 6 6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Foundation Physics
- Scientific Skills
- Introduction to Algebra and Analysis
- Mathematical Methods 1
- Quantum & Statistical Physics
- Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Methods 2
- Physics of the Solid State
- Astrophysics I
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Employability for Mathematics
- Employability for Physics
- Analysis
- Classical Mechanics
- Metric Spaces
- Group Theory
- Investigations
- Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- Professional Skills
- Computational Projects
- Numerical Analysis
- Quantum Theory
- Modelling and Simulation
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Astrophysics II
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Physics in Medicine
- Measure and Integration
- Algebra
- Dynamical Systems
- Financial Mathematics
- Topological Data Analysis
- Geometry of Optimisation
- Project
- Physics Research Project
- Ionising Radiation in Medicine
- Medical Radiation Simulation
- Planetary Systems
- High Energy Astrophysics
- Laser Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Physics of Materials Characterisation
- The Physics of Nanomaterials
- Cosmology
- Topology
- Information Theory and Biodiversity
- Practical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
- Advanced Quantum Theory
- Topological Data Analysis
- Geometry of Optimisation
- Applied Algebra and Cryptography
- Mathematical Methods for Quantum Information Processing
- Functional Analysis
- Fourier Analysis and Applications to PDEs
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Applied Mathematics and Physics at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £36,000. The £32,500 median after fifteen months is £500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MSci Applied Mathematics and Physics at Queen's University Belfast do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Applied Mathematics and Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Applied Mathematics and Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Applied Mathematics and Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.