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School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Why Choose Queen Mary?

We are one of only 24 universities who make up the prestigious Russell Group

By choosing to study at a Russell Group university, you will have access to excellent teaching and top class research. You will be taught by staff who are working at the cutting edge of research in their disciplines. Staff who are actively involved in research as well as teaching are up-to-date with their subjects, enthusiastic about sharing this knowledge with you and very good at explaining it.

Highlights

  • 1st in London for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2014-2018)
  • Flexible programme structure with huge range of specialst topics
  • Excellent teaching facilities fitted as part of 2014 refurbishment 
  • Involved in pioneering international research collaborations, including the discovery of the Higgs boson
  • Course accreditation and Juno Champion awarded by the Institute of Physics (IoP)

Career Success

Employers specifically target Russell Group universities because of the calibre of these institutions' graduates. They know that students from these universities will have developed excellent transferable skills during their degree programme. Learn more about our careers support.

London Location

Our Mile End campus is one of the largest self-contained campuses in London.  You will be able to enjoy all the benefits of a campus lifestyle including safety, convenience and a friendly atmosphere, while being just minutes away from central London. Learn how our London location can provide you with an exciting university experience.

Juno Champion

Institute of Physics, Juno Champion, IOPThe school holds Juno Champion status, the to recognise and reward departments that can demonstrate they have taken action to address the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for both women and men.

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