Gain an excellent all-round education in physics while specialising in the fundamental particles and forces that make up our universe.<br><br>In the first year you'll build a solid foundation in theoretical and experimental physics, with a focus on particle physics over the second and third years. You'll grow your understanding of the fundamentals of the subatomic world, learning to apply quantum mechanics to describe the behaviour of particles. Contemporary topics include the search for the Higgs boson and new physics beyond the standard model.<br><br>Teaching on the programme benefits from the School's involvement with some of the world's largest particle physics experiments, including the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the T2K neutrino facility in Japan.<br><br>You can also take optional modules reflecting the School's full range of expertise across physics and astronomy – mix and match to suit your aims and interests.<br><br>You'll develop practical skills in statistical data analysis, detector technology and programming that can be applied in commerce, industry or research.<br><br>In your final year, you'll further develop your interests within particle physics through your independent research project, supervised by one of the School's particle physicists.<br>MSci<br>Specialise further by applying for our intercollegiate Physics with Particle Physics MSci, which shares fourth-year modules with other prestigious University of London institutions, including King's College, University College London and Royal Holloway.<br><br>Year abroad<br>If you choose to undertake a Year Abroad, this will take place in your third or fourth year of study. You'll then return to Queen Mary for your final year or years of study.<br><br>We have partner institutions in Australia, Canada, Malayisa, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and the USA.