Queen's University Belfast
Theoretical Physics
MPhys, 4 years
Typical offer rate
94–100%
high entry
Typical entry
A*AA
AAA
Grad employment
95%
15 months after
In professional roles
80%
Median grad salary
£30,000
15 months after
Queen's University Belfast's theoretical physics degree is an MPhys concentrating on the mathematical and formal description of physical systems, covering quantum field theory, advanced mechanics, symmetry principles and statistical mechanics over four years. The programme suits students drawn to the more abstract and analytical side of physics. Most applicants who meet the grades receive an offer. Offers are made around A*AA at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Theoretical Physics at Queen's University Belfast has a 94–100% chance of an offer, high by UK standards. Most offers are made around A*AA at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
See your personalised chances
Unimetrica estimates your individual offer likelihood for this course from your predicted grades and profile. It shows how it fits into your best five UCAS choices.
Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: A*AA
- AAA
- A*AB
About Queen's University Belfast
Queen's is the Russell Group university in Belfast, founded in 1845 and one of the oldest and largest universities in Ireland.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: Queen's University Belfast · Theoretical Physics
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.