Physics (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout this Physics (Hons) course offered at University of Portsmouth you'll learn to question the impossible and develop the confidence to push against the boundaries of what we think we know.

You'll have the opportunity to study topics including health physics, the fabrication of new bulk and nano-materials, and the application of fundamental quantum effects in the development of quantum information processes. You’ll graduate with strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving and computational abilities that are in high demand.

Career opportunities:

This physics degree will give you strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving and computational abilities that are in high demand in sectors like financial services, aerospace development and publishing. Physics graduates are earning an average of £33,500 5 years after graduation, while the UK government puts your earning potential as high as £50,000.

You'll have the chance to do an industrial-based research project under supervision of a leading physicist, such as IBM, Medical physics department in QA Hospital, Airbus, QinetiQ, working in radar for BAE Systems, or data engineering within the finance sector.

After the course you could also continue your studies to a PhD or other postgraduate qualification. Discover our world-leading physics research and Andrew's journey to a PhD in Physics.

Our graduates have worked for companies such as:

• Burohappold Engineering

• Tesla Engineering Ltd

• British Telecom

• Airbus

• DSTL

• BAE

• Royal Bank of Canada

• Diamond Light Source

Our graduates now work in roles including:

• data analyst

• software engineer

• project engineer

• health physicist

• physic researcher in defence sector

You could apply your skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• energy

• medical instrumentation

• defence

• IT

• scientific journalism

• finance

• aerospace

• data science

• data engineering

• education