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Master of Physics - MPhys

Physics with Medical Applications

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics with Medical Applications course at Queen's University Belfast.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

To include Mathematics and Physics. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,250 per year
Scotland£9,250 per year
Wales£9,250 per year
Northern Ireland£4,750 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,250 per year
Republic of Ireland£4,750 per year (provisional)
EU£25,300 per year
International£25,300 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F3BX

Here's what Queen's University Belfast says about its Physics with Medical Applications course.

"Physics is an enabling discipline showing how to do things thought impossible and helping others refine their approach. Physics is to the rest of science what machine tools are to engineering." Sir John Pendry "Physics allows us to write with a piece of chalk on a blackboard the very structure of the universe and the shape of it. I mean… What's not to love?" Dara O'Briain Physics studies how the universe works - from the smallest atomic nucleus to the largest galaxy. It includes conceptual challenges such as quantum theory, relativity and chaos theory, and lies at the heart of most modern technology - for example the computer, the laser and the Internet. The Department of Physics and Astronomy has the highest teaching standards and is recognised nationally as being one of the leading centres for research. Physics at Queen's obtained an excellent grade in the last subject-based Teaching Quality Assessment exercise, while in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise 50 per cent of the scientific research carried out by staff was internationally excellent or world-leading. This strong link between research and teaching in Physics at Queen's means our graduates obtain one of the best degrees available for understanding our recent scientific advances, and playing a part in our increasingly technological society.

Course details

Qualification

Master of Physics - MPhys

Department

School of Mathematics and Physics

Location

Main Site | Belfast

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Medical physics

• Physics

Start date

September 15, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

Queen's University Belfast reviews

(3.9)
Based on 63 reviews from Queen's University Belfast's students and alumni
5 star
27%
4 star
42%
3 star
23%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
All reviews

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3rd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

1 year ago

3rd year student

Itu2019s quiet overall.

(3)

1 year ago

3rd year student

There isnu2019t many bursaries for home students.

(3)

1 year ago

3rd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

1 year ago

3rd year student

The library is nice although busy at times. The campus is well kept and very nice.

(4)

1 year ago

3rd year student

The lectures are very good in general and the tutorials are useful. There is a good variety of modules.

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Queen's University Belfast students who took the Physics with Medical Applications course - or another course in the same subject area.

Physics

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

90%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

79%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

91%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

95%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

97%

high

How well organised is your course?

87%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

80%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

72%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

84%

med

Student information

The Physics with Medical Applications course at Queen's University Belfast features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Physics
Physics
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female26%Male74%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
First year dropout rate5%
Number of students335
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PhysicsA
MathematicsA
ChemistryA
BiologyA
Further MathematicsA*
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female26%Male74%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
First year dropout rate4%
Number of students335
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PhysicsA
MathematicsA
ChemistryA
BiologyA
Further MathematicsA*
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

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