MPhys Physics with Astro-Physics
About this course
MPhys in Physics with Astro-Physics, a physics degree centred on astrophysical phenomena and fundamental physical principles. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Entrepreneurship. Students undertake a final-year research project within a research centre or external organisation. Year 1 builds foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Foundation Physics, Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers, Computational Modelling in Physics, and Scientific Skills. Year 2 advances into core concepts with Quantum & Statistical Physics, Physics of the Solid State, Astrophysics I, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Mathematical Physics alongside optional Employability for Physics. Year 3 covers Astrophysics II, Professional Skills, and Computational Projects, while offering optional modules like Quantum Mechanics and Relativity, Advanced Solid State Physics, Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and Physics in Medicine. Year 4 focuses on advanced study through compulsory modules including Physics Research Project, Planetary Systems, and High Energy Astrophysics, alongside options such as Ionising Radiation in Medicine, Medical Radiation Simulation, Laser Physics, Plasma Physics, Physics of Materials Characterisation, The Physics of Nanomaterials, and Cosmology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics and Physics OR A*AB including Mathematics and Physics IB: 36 points overall including 6 6 6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MPhys Physics with Astro-Physics (F3FM) at Queen's University Belfast for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
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: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Foundation Physics
- Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
- Computational Modelling in Physics
- Scientific Skills
- Quantum & Statistical Physics
- Physics of the Solid State
- Astrophysics I
- Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Mathematical Physics
- Employability for Physics
- Astrophysics II
- Professional Skills
- Computational Projects
- Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Physics in Medicine
- Physics Research Project
- Planetary Systems
- High Energy Astrophysics
- Ionising Radiation in Medicine
- Medical Radiation Simulation
- Laser Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Physics of Materials Characterisation
- The Physics of Nanomaterials
- Cosmology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astro-Physics at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,000. The £31,500 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Astro-Physics at Queen's University Belfast do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics with Astro-Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Physics with Astro-Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Astro-Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.