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BScPhysics

Nottingham Trent University
United Kingdom, Nottingham
More information

ntu.ac.uk/..hnology/ug/2017-18/bsc-physics 

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Matter – Evidence for Quantisation
Ideas of Motion – From Galileo to Einstein
Laboratory Instrumentation and Physics Skills
Mathematical Techniques
Introduction to Laboratory Software
Year Two

Digital Techniques
Fundamental Forces
Optics and Semiconductors
Ionising Radiation and Non-invasive Imaging
The Quantum World
Thermal and Environmental Physics
Year Three
You will have the option to go on a placement year. This will give you transferable skills and relevant work experience that will strengthen your CV.

Final Year

Core Modules

Condensed Matter
Research project
Advanced Experimental Techniques
Optional modules

Advanced Modern Physics
Cosmology: Theory and Observation
Laboratory Interfaces and Control
Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors.

Career opportunities

Your career development
You will develop and apply:

a range of essential, transferable skills
specialist skills from a science based numerate degree that employers value.
The salary range for our recent graduates is from £16,000 – £30,000 per year. They have achieved the following roles:

Future Strategies Consulting Ltd – Project Manager and Target Analyst
Acoustic Consultancy – Acoustic Adviser
Eon – Graduate Engineer
ERF Electrical Wholesalers Ltd – Business Development Executive.
You could also start a career in:

scientific research and development
environmental physics
computing
instrumentation
teaching.
Recent graduates have also studied our:

Master’s-level courses
MPhil and PhD research degrees.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes

Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes

Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you