Physics (with foundation year) Aberystwyth University

Overview

Key Features

The Physics (with foundation year) program at Aberystwyth University is one of the oldest academic disciplines, but one which makes significant contributions to modern society, with theoretical breakthroughs feeding into new sciences and fostering modern technologies.

The concepts of Physics form the basis of most scientific language and the subject finds its way into most modern science and technology, enhancing the scope for your future employment prospects.

• On completion of this degree you will leave with accreditation by the IOP (Institute of Physics).

• Physics has been taught at Aberystwyth since its foundation and it continues to be an innovative learning experience for all.

• You will be taught by experts in their field.

• Our researchers are involved in the current European Space Agency ExoMars 2020 Project and engineering low dimensional materials (i.e. graphene).

Careers

Our graduates have discovered career paths in:

• Radiation Protection
• Science Research

Other graduates from our department have sought careers in:

• Systems Development
• Product Development
• Technical Writing
• Meteorology

Employability is embedded across all of our teaching and ethics. We instil these skills to our students:

• research and data analysis skills
• enhanced mathematical and computational skills
• effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• ability to work independently
• time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
• self-motivation and self-reliance
• teamworking, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement.