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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F3B9

Physics with Medical Applications

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£25,300Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Physics with Medical Applications at Queen's University Belfast. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. "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. International tuition fees are £25,300 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves
Electromagnetism and Optics
Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Medical Physics and Radiotherapy
Biomedical Instrumentation
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Physics Project and Professional Development
UCAS Code:F3B9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

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.

International Baccalaureate

33 points

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£75,900

Home Student Fee

£4,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£30,000£32,000

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
35%Studying
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Physics with Medical Applications as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
223+Courses
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