Physics with Astrophysics (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

This technology has already helped more than half a billion people worldwide. More recently, the use of quantum technologies to understand how the brain works is changing the way that neurological conditions are detected and treated. 

The research activities cover cutting-edge topics ranging from probing quantum mechanics at ultralow temperatures to understanding the largest structures in the universe.  

The courses offer a wide range of optional modules, so you can explore new areas of physics and specialise in the ones that interest you the most. Learn more at the Physics with Astrophysics (Hons) course offered by University of Nottingham.

You can study topics as diverse as cosmology, nanoscience, and medical imaging and learn from experts in those fields. What’s more, there is flexibility to transfer between most physics courses after the first year. 

Careers 

Physics graduates from Nottingham are in high demand across a wide range of sectors. Approximately 25% of the graduates pursue further studies, including PhD programs and specialised postgraduate courses. The majority enter diverse employment sectors, leveraging their skills in software literacy, problem-solving, and data analysis. Whether you aim to extend the frontiers of knowledge or lead technological advancements, a physics degree from Nottingham opens doors to numerous career opportunities.

Top graduate destinations include:

• BAE Systems
• Met Office
• National Physical Laboratory
• EDF Energy
• Experian
• Accenture

Recent graduate roles:

• Quantum communications engineer
• Software engineer
• Analyst, Bank of England
• NHS scientist training programme
• Foundation scientist, Met Office
• Government operational research service
• BBC broadcast journalist
• MSc, aeronautics & space engineering
• PhD, theoretical cosmology