Queen's University Belfast

Applied Mathematics and Physics BSc

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This degree combines the best aspects of the separate mathematics and physics degrees, offering enhanced flexibility, increased choice and the opportunity to pursue some of the most interesting and relevant questions that are pervasive in society, technology, the world and, indeed, the universe. Mathematics graduates have the fifth highest employment rate of any degree subject in the UK and physics, the twelfth. Thus this degree provides a unique combination of factors: pure science with infinite intrigue awaiting a curious mind, and a hugely valuable and employable skill set enabling a broad range of possible future careers.

Key highlights

  • Combines core elements of separate mathematics and physics degrees
  • Enhanced flexibility and increased choice of study pathways
  • Explores questions spanning society, technology and the universe
  • Develops a highly employable mathematical and scientific skill set

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB/A*BB — AAB/A*BB

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Data scientist
  • Physicist
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Software engineer
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Secondary school mathematics or physics teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £28,500

Admission

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