Physics with Medical Applications

Physics studies how our universe works, from the smallest atomic nucleus to the largest galaxy. our bsc physics with medical applications degree is aimed at students who want to learn about the application of the most fundamental of sciences to 21st-century medicine. students undertaking this degree will still obtain a thorough grounding in modern physics, but will also take modules that gives them expertise in modern medical techniques, from cat and mri scans through to radiation and laser applications.

Students are encouraged to apply for summer or extended placements with local companies. students can take a year's placement as part of the course or take shorter placements in the summer. a specific training module at stage 2 is compulsory for students taking a placement year. employers who specifically seek our physics students for placements include seagate and general electric. according to the institute for fiscal studies, 5 years after graduation, physics graduates earn 15 per cent more on average than other graduates (ifs 2018) with female graduates the 4th highest earners compared to all other subjects (5th for males). physics-related jobs are available in research, development, and general production in many high technology and related industries. these include medicine, biotechnology, electronics, optics, aerospace, computation and nuclear technology. physics graduates are also sought after for many other jobs, such as business consultancy, finance, business, insurance, taxation and accountancy, where their problem-solving skills and numeracy are highly valued. in northern ireland alone in 2015, there were almost 59,000 jobs in physics based industries (institute of physics report 2017). about half of our students go on to further study after graduation. some physics graduates take up careers in education, while a number are accepted for a phd programme in physics, which can enhance employment prospects or provide a path to a research physicist position. most of the rest of our graduates move rapidly into full-time employment, most in careers that require a degree. employment after the course as part of the assessment within our modules, students will have to prepare reports, give presentations and work together within small groups. students will become experienced in using spreadsheet and word processing software to analyse and communicate their findings. additionally, basic computer programming is taught to allow computational modelling of physical phenomena, which can then be applied to many non-scientific areas of commerce and industry. the problem-solving and communication skills that are essential to scientific study are also recognised as important attributes for many other careers. typical career destinations of graduates include: • industrial physics • telecommunications • medical physics • research scientist • computer technology • forensic accountant • nuclear physics • biophysics • education • financial analysis

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Northern Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Queen's University Belfast has partnerships with the following companies: