MSc Particle Physics

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 71 with 65 in Writing, and 59 in Reading, Listening and Speaking..
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Queen Mary University of London offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to its students. 

1. Queen Mary International Excellence Scholarships: A scholarship program for international undergraduate and postgraduate students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for one year of study.
2. Queen Mary Law Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate law students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.
3. Queen Mary Engineering and Materials Science Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying engineering or materials science who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.

Graduates of the MSc Particle Physics program have excellent career prospects in academia, research institutions, and industry. 

1. Research Scientist: Graduates can work as research scientists at universities and research institutions, conducting cutting-edge research in particle physics.

2. Particle Accelerator Physicist: Graduates may work on the development and operation of particle accelerators in research facilities.

3. Data Analyst: Graduates can pursue careers as data analysts in particle physics experiments, analyzing experimental data to extract meaningful results.

4. Science Communication Specialist: Graduates may work as science communicators, explaining complex particle physics concepts to the public and media.

5. Academic Researcher: Graduates can pursue Ph.D. studies and further their academic research in particle physics.

6. High-Tech Industry: Graduates may find opportunities in high-tech industries that use particle physics knowledge, such as medical imaging and radiation therapy.

7. Government Research Institutions: Graduates can work in government research institutions that conduct particle physics experiments.