Theoretical Physics MSc

Work at the forefront of research in theoretical physics and answer some of the deepest questions about the nature of the world around us. This MSc gives you a complete specialist overview of key topics and is taught by some of the UK’s leading string theorists from Queen Mary’s Centre for Research into String Theory.

• Broad choice of modules, including modules from other University of London institutions
• Gain expertise in advanced mathematical techniques and their application to theoretical physics
• Develop specialist research skills – excellent preparation for a PhD
• Study in one of the UK’s top-rated Schools: we’re joint first in London for physics (REF 2014)
• The expertise you’ll gain on this programme will help to make you a future physics pioneer

Facilities

• Leading research infrastructure at CERN and links with the Rutherford Appleton Laboratories
• Mission data from Queen Mary collaborations such as Cassini, CLUSTER and the VISTA telescope
• Our Astronomical Observatory
• Super-fast research networks and worldwide grid computing facilities, such as MidPlus and GridPP
• Experimental facilities, such as clean rooms, workshops and laboratories

Career paths

Our theoretical physics researchers work closely with leading research groups around the world and we have a track record in preparing students for PhD places at these institutions.

You’ll gain a wide range of transferable skills. The high level of mathematics covered in the course will also prepare you for a career in a range of other industries where these skills are in high demand, such as finance.

Recent graduates of our MSc programmes have gone on to PhD studies and positions such as:

• Business and data analyst
• Consultant
• Data scientist
• Programming analyst.