Gain an excellent all-round education in physics while specialising in the fundamental particles and forces that make up our universe.
In the first year you’ll build a solid foundation in theoretical and experimental physics, with a focus on particle physics over the second and third years. You’ll grow your understanding of the fundamentals of the subatomic world, learning to apply quantum mechanics to describe the behaviour of particles. Contemporary topics include the search for the Higgs boson and new physics beyond the standard model.
Teaching on the programme benefits from the School’s involvement with some of the world’s largest particle physics experiments, including the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the T2K neutrino facility in Japan.
You can also take option modules reflecting the School’s full range of expertise across physics and astronomy – mix and match to suit your aims and interests.
You’ll develop practical skills in statistical data analysis, detector technology and programming that can be applied in commerce, industry or research.
In your final year, you’ll further develop your interests within particle physics through your independent research project, supervised by one of the School’s particle physicists.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory
Classical Physics
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Mathematical Techniques 1
Mathematical Techniques 2
Modern Physics
Professional Skills for Scientists (including introduction to programming)
Scientific Measurement
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Energy and Environment Physics
Our Universe
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment depends on the nature of the work being carried out. For example, if the module involves practical work only, the assessment will be based on laboratory reports. For non-practical modules you may be assessed by weekly coursework, termly assignments and an end-of-year examination.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F393
Institution code:
Q50
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
6,6,5 in HL subjects, to include HL Mathematics and Physics both at grade 6.
To include A level Maths and Physics both at grade A.
Excluded subject: General Studies
Please note:
You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course.
Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
