Physics and Astronomy

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We've out together 11 activities at Queen Mary and beyond to help you make the most of your time with us.

Our MSc Theoretical Physics programme lets you work at the forefront of leading theoretical physics research

Our MSc Astrophysics gives you a detailed insight into the fundamentals of astrophysics.

Our MSc Euromasters programme provides a choice of pathways and helps you prepare for a future in advanced research

Can theoretical physics shed new light on understanding language?

Our research into the upper limit of the speed of sound was named one the Top 10 Physics Breakthroughs of the Year 2020

Collaboration led by an astrophysicist from Queen Mary found our nearest Earth-like planet

Saturn's moon Titan drifting away further than previously thought

Physicists model the development of a COVID-19 vaccine

Closest-ever approach to the Sun reveals dynamic origins of solar wind

Professor Perry is a researcher in our Centre for Research in String Theory and has worked with Professor Stephen Hawking on the study of black holes

Dr Chen is a lecturer in our Astronomy Unit and has been involved in several space missions, including the NASA Parker Solar Probe mission from 2018.

Professor Travaglini works in our Centre for Research in String Theory and is the Scientific Coordinator of SAGEX, a European PhD training network.

Professor Gillin works in our Centre for Condensed Matter Physics and is founder of QMUL spin-out company Chromosol, working on silicon phototonics.

Dr Bona is a Reader in our Particle Physics Research Centre and sits on several committees at CERN, working on the ATLAS detector.

Dr Cremonesi is a lecturer in our Particle Physics Research Centre and a UK Future Leaders Fellow. Her research focuses on neutrino physics.