MPhys Theoretical Physics
About this course
MPhys in Physics and Mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. Over the four years, practical laboratory work is partially replaced by specialized lecture courses and dedicated theoretical project work.
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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 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
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 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Modules
- Foundation Physics
- Scientific Skills
- Introduction to Algebra and Analysis
- Mathematical Methods 1
- Quantum & Statistical Physics
- Physics of the Solid State
- Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
- Linear Algebra
- Classical Mechanics
- Mathematical Methods 2
- Employability for Mathematics
- Employability for Physics
- Investigations
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Quantum Theory
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Numerical Analysis
- Modelling and Simulation
- Financial Mathematics
- Project
- Practical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
- Advanced Quantum Theory
- Statistical Mechanics
- Ionising Radiation in Medicine
- Medical Radiation Simulation
- Laser Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Physics of Materials Characterisation
- The Physics of Nanomaterials
- Cosmology
- Information Theory and Biodiversity
- Mathematical Methods for Quantum Information Processing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Theoretical 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 MPhys Theoretical 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 Theoretical Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Theoretical Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MPhys Theoretical Physics at Queen's University Belfast?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.