Queen Mary University of London
Physics with Data Science BSc (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Physics with Data Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Physics at Queen Mary University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physics.

Overall student satisfaction
64 /100
65 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mathematical Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30000 £28000 £34500
25-75 percentile range £26000 - £35000 £24000 - £34000 £27000 - £43000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematical Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29381 £29832 £35299
25-75 percentile range £25299 - £33865 £23344 - £37673 £27171 - £47161

Course Description

As well as studying the fundamental forces of nature and how materials behave, physicists are much sought-after for their range of mathematical, analytical, and computer programming skills. As companies, governments, non-profits, and research organisations are starting to adjust to the massive amounts of data that are becoming available with the advent of new technologies, we are seeing the demand for graduates with "data science" skills skyrocket. The Physics with Data Science programme is designed to provide you with all the skills and learning opportunities of a traditional BSc/MSci Physics degree, combined with the tools and practical knowledge you need to solve real-world problems with data science techniques.

Physics with Data Science covers all of the core topics of the BSc/MSci Physics degree, including quantum mechanics, gravitation, condensed matter physics, astronomy, and laboratory experiments. On top of this, there is a stream of modules that will help you develop professional Python programming skills, learn how to apply advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques, and gain insight from any kind of data using a toolkit of practical data analysis methods. The course will also prepare you to be competitive on the job market, by connecting you with potential employers in technology, finance, healthcare, and scientific research, and giving you opportunities to perform independent research projects and develop a portfolio of data science techniques that you have mastered.

The course is taught by leading research physicists at Queen Mary, who are involved in a range of "big data" projects and experiments like the Large Hadron Collider, the Square Kilometre Array, and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, as well as working with commercial partners like IBM and the UK Atomic Energy Agency. Whether you plan to become a research physicist, master financial data, or apply your skills to big problems at NGOs or in industry, Physics with Data Science will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Physics with Data Science BSc (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London

35% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Administrative occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physics

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physics with Data Science, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Physics with Data Science BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

    • #36 
    • #47 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #204 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

See all 31 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London

About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.

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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London

undergraduates:
17055
postgraduates:
8035
Total:
25090
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