Postgraduate Research
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Postgraduate Research
Postgraduate Research Courses Course Qualification Duration Physics MPhil 4 Academic Years (Part-time) / 2 Academic Years (Full-time) Description The scientific research within the School of Mathematics and Physics was highly rated in the 2021 REF peer-review exercise, with 90% of research being judged as internationally excellent or world-leading. Physics and Astronomy at Queen's is currently ranked 14th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025) and joint 9th for Graduate Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2025).
Physics research....Mathematics MPhil 2 Academic Years (Full-time) / 4 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The Mathematical Research Centre conducts world-class research in the following areas: Algebra, Analysis, Operator Algebras, Algebraic Topology, Topological Data Analysis, PDEs, Survival Analysis, Bayesian Networks, Data Analytics and Operational Research. It maintains vibrant international links with a large number of researchers around the globe and regularly hosts international conferences and research....
Physics PhD 4 Academic Years (Full-time) / 8 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The scientific research within the School of Mathematics and Physics was highly rated in the 2021 REF peer-review exercise, with 90% of research being judged as internationally excellent or world-leading. Physics and Astronomy at Queen's has been ranked 14th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025) and joint 9th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2025).
Physics research....Mathematics PhD 4 Academic Years (Full-time) / 8 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The Mathematical Research Centre conducts world-class research in the following areas: Algebra, Analysis, Operator Algebras, Algebraic Topology, Topological Data Analysis, PDEs, Survival Analysis, Bayesian Networks, Data Analytics and Operational Research. It maintains vibrant international links with a large number of researchers around the globe and regularly hosts international conferences and research....
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PhD Opportunities
PhD Opportunities Course Qualification Duration Mathematical models for cancer invasion PHD Full-time: 3 years Generating functor calculi PHD Full-time: 3 years Template-Free MCMC Reconstruction of Single Molecule Imaging Data PHD Full-time: 3 years Data-Driven Decisions: Transforming Urgent Care Patient Outcomes and Resource Allocation for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service PHD Full-time: 3 years Traffic modelling and network infrastructures planning in the era of EVs and CAVs PHD Full-time: 3 years Tensor Triangular Geometry for functor calculus PHD Full-time: 3 years Semi-Cartan inclusions PHD Full-time: 3 years Predictive Modelling of Energy Cost Savings using Smart Meter Data PHD Full-time: Full time
General Information
The research of the school is separated into Research Centres. Consult their webpages for information about projects, people to contact and so on.
Points of contact
You may make enquiries to our Postgraduate Advisors of Study, who are:
Dr Ernst de Mooij (ARC, Armagh Observatory)
Dr Raymond McQuaid (CQMT)
How to apply
Applications for postgraduate study may be made online at:
https://dap.qub.ac.uk/portal/user/u_login.php
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