Physics Cardiff University

Overview

Physics is the most fundamental of all the sciences, concerned with unlocking the secrets of the Universe and understanding the world around us. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP), this Physics degree delivered by Cardiff University goes into greater depth than the BSc course, allowing you to further develop your sophisticated knowledge of Physics.

Key facts

Studying alongside internationally respected physicists whose work is providing the basis for revolutionary innovations, you will be part of an exciting and friendly environment and have access to state-of-the-art apparatus, including lasers, X-ray sources and electronics.

The course aims to prepare you for a career in industrial or academic research and development, education or other sectors which require a practical, numerate and analytical approach to problem solving.

Distinctive features

The distinctive features of the course include:

• The opportunity to learn in a department which has a strong commitment to research
• A solid scientific training based on our world leading research
• Developing key transferable skills required by employers
• The involvement of research-active staff in course design and delivery
• A substantial research project in your final year
• Frequent opportunities to conduct practical work in the School’s laboratory facilities
• An emphasis on independent learning

The course contains all the core content required for the degree to be accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).

Career prospects

We provide a range of support to help our students to find the career opportunities that suit them best, such as a Careers Adviser who is located part-time in the School, on-site careers fairs and employer visits. We also aim to prepare our students by providing them with the skills they need to succeed in obtaining jobs and feeling confident in their chosen workplace.

Employers included UK and international universities plus a range of organisations such as Rolls Royce, European Space Agency, Lockheed Martin, Tata Steel, National Instruments and Barclays.

• research scientist
• statistician
• data analyst
• science communicator
• finance and banking
• airline pilot
• software engineer
• teacher

There is the option of taking a Professional Placement Year between your second and third years, when you can work in industry, commerce, government or another relevant placement provider. This would extend the MPhys degree to five years.

Accreditation

• Institute of Physics (IOP)