MPhys Physics with Medical Applications
About this course
MPhys in Physics with Medical Applications, a physics degree focused on the application of physical principles to medical techniques and diagnostic tools. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Entrepreneurship. Students undertake a major research project within a university research centre or external organisation during the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Foundation Physics, Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers, Computational Modelling in Physics, and Scientific Skills. The second year expands into Quantum & Statistical Physics, Physics of the Solid State, Astrophysics I, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Mathematical Physics, with an optional employability module. Year three introduces specialised medical content via Physics in Medicine, alongside Professional Skills and Computational Projects, with optional modules such as Quantum Mechanics and Relativity or Nuclear and Particle Physics. The final year comprises core study in Ionising Radiation in Medicine and Medical Radiation Simulation alongside the Physics Research Project, and offers optional modules including Planetary Systems, High Energy Astrophysics, 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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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 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
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 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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
- Physics in Medicine
- Professional Skills
- Computational Projects
- Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Astrophysics II
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Medical Applications 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 Medical Applications 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 Medical Applications 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 Medical Applications at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Medical Applications at Queen's University Belfast?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.