Queen's University Belfast, Bachelor of Science [B.S] in Physics, Eligibility, Application Deadline, Fee Details & Scholarships

 Requirement Type

 Details

 School of Mathematics and Physics

Academic Qualification

• A-Level: ABB (Grade A in one subject & Grade B in two other subject):
  • Including Mathematics and Physics.
  • A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate accepted.
  • with Distinction* equated to A and Distinction to B.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Including Higher Level H3 (H3 = 70-79% in Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level) in Mathematics and Physics.
• Access Course: Minimum 80% in each Level 3 module in a relevant course with substantial Mathematics and Physics content (e.g., Engineering).
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 33 points overall including 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level in Mathematics and Physics.
• Additional Information:
  • Offers usually based on three A-levels.
  • Two A-levels + two AS-levels considered.
  • GCSE and IJC performance considered for Irish applicants.

  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate accepted as part of qualification portfolio.

Country Specific Requirement

• Academic Qualifications:
  • A-Levels: Three A-Levels.
  • IB Diploma: 30 - 36 points.
  • Indian Standard XII (CBSE, CISCE, State Boards): 70-85% (best 5 subjects).
  • Subject-Specific: 75%+ where required.
• Typical Standard XII Offers - 85% (AAB at A-Level):
  • 80% (ABB at A-Level).
  • 75% (BBB at A-Level).
  • 70% (BBC at A-Level).
• JEE Consideration: JEE scores may compensate for lower Standard XII subject scores (min. 60% in key subjects required).
• Standard XII English Language Alternative: 70% in English (valid for 7 years) accepted instead of IELTS if from an accepted board. Digilocker verification required.

English Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved SELT): Overall:6.0 with minimum of 5.5 each Skill.
• IELTS Academic (Test Centre/Online), IELTS One Skill Retake, IELTS Indicator: Overall:6.0 with minimum of 5.5 each Skill.
• TOEFL iBT (Internet based test or iBT Special Home Edition): Overall 90, with minimum Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17.
• Duolingo English Test (DET): 110 overall, minimum 100 in all subskills.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 64 overall, minimum 59 in each component.
• C2 Proficiency (CPE): 169 overall, minimum 162 in each element.
• C1 Advanced (CAE): 169 overall, minimum 162 in each element.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: English A (Language & Literature/Literature):
  • Standard Level: 5.
  • Higher Level: 5.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: English B
  • Standard Level: 7.
  • Higher Level: 5.
• Kaplan Test of English (KTE): 461 overall, minimum 425 in all four elements.
• GCSE English Language (AQA, CCEA, Pearson Edexcel): Grade C/4.
• IGCSE English (First Language) Syllabus 0522: Grade C (speaking & listening included).
• IGCSE English (First Language) Syllabus 0500/0990: Grade C/4 in all components, Grade 2 in Speaking & Listening.
• IGCSE English (Second Language) Syllabus 0510/0993 (Oral Endorsement): Grade B/6 or above, with Grade 2/Distinction in Oral/Aural test.
• IGCSE English (Second Language) Syllabus 0511/0991 (Count-in Oral/Aural): Grade B/6.

Documents Required

• Academic Transcripts and Certificates.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP).
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
• Financial Documents (For Visa Purposes).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copy of Passport.

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 £ 28.50

• Book Costs: £30 - £100 per book (if purchased instead of borrowing).
• Printing & Supplies: Estimated £30 - £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks, and printing.