Physics is the experimental and theoretical study of matter and energy and their interactions, ranging from the domain of elementary particles, through nuclear and atomic physics, to the physics of solids and, ultimately, to the origins of the universe itself.

Many of our staff play leading roles in major international research projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the gravitational wave observatory LIGO.

WHY STUDY PHYSICS / THEORETICAL PHYSICS?

• This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics
• Lectures are complemented by our observatory, planetarium and telescope facilities at our Garscube Campus
• Many of our staff play leading roles in major international research projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the gravitational wave observatory LIGO
• The school has two active societies, PhySoc and AstroSoc, run by students, for students

CAREER PROSPECTS

The scientific knowledge and mathematical and analytical skills you acquire will equip you to work across a wide range of industries including:

• aerospace
• electronics
• semiconductors
• petroleum
• communications
• computing
• medical physics
• education
• commerce
• the Civil Service.

ACCREDITATION

All programmes containing physics are accredited by the Institute of Physics.