MSci Applied Mathematics and Physics at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This four-year integrated master's combines mathematics and physics and is accredited by the Institute of Physics. It offers enhanced flexibility and choice across pure and applied questions in science and technology.

What you will study

Students can join the IAESTE and Turing exchange programmes and take an optional placement year between years 2/3 or 3/4.

Career pathways

Graduate employers include BT, Seagate, Allstate, Randox, Andor and the Civil Service; 87% of Queen's maths students are in graduate employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level: AAA (Mathematics and Physics) or A* in Mathematics and AB in Physics (headline AAA/A*AB); at most one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3H3H3 including H2 in Mathematics and Physics. Access Course: not considered (apply for the BSc). IB Diploma: 36 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree, provided subject requirements are met. Applicants not eligible for the MSci are automatically considered for the BSc. Selection is on the UCAS form; applicants are not normally interviewed. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent required; a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better (including English Language and Mathematics) was expected for last year's entry. Irish Leaving Certificate applicants need at least five Junior Certificate grades C/Merit. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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