BSc Physics
About this course
BSc in Physics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. Students undertake open-ended experimental or computational physics investigations culminating in oral, written, and poster presentations.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Mathematics and Physics IB: 33 points overall including 6 5 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics.
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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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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
- Professional Skills
- Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Astrophysics II
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Physics in Medicine
- Physics Single Project
- Computational Projects
- Physics Projects
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.