Course summary

Students studying BSc or MSci Physics with Professional Experience have the option to include a one-year paid Professional Experience internship within their degree programme. The Professional Experience degree programmes are identical to the BSc and MSci Physics routes except for the addition of the internship year. You will complete your paid internship during the fourth year of your degree programme, returning to Queen Mary for your final year of study. A professional experience internship is an excellent opportunity to develop your business skills and gain hands-on experience as part of your BSc or MSci Physics degree. If you are not certain about what career path you want to follow, an extended internship or 'sandwich year' can be an excellent way to help you understand your options and make decisions about your future. In the first year you’ll build a solid foundation in both theoretical and experimental physics. Over subsequent years you’ll have access to the School’s full range of expertise in physics and astronomy, choosing from specialised modules including quantum mechanics, nuclear physics and astrophysics, spacetime and gravity, and statistical physics. You’ll be taught by active researchers and subject specialists in these fields, giving you unique insights into higher-level topics. You can tailor your degree with our flexible programme, either taking a broad overview of the whole discipline or focusing on a specialist area. You’ll develop practical skills in lab work and programming that can be applied in commerce, industry or research. In your final year, you’ll further develop your own interests through your independent research project, supervised by one of the School’s academic specialists.