Physics (Hons) University of Surrey

Overview

The   Physics (Hons) programme at the University of Surrey offers you a flexible choice of modules across many different topics, covering both theoretical and applied areas of physics. Our teaching builds on the broad range of expertise among our acclaimed academics.

Career opportunities

• Over the last decade, our employment figures have been among the best in the UK. In the Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA results show that 96 per cent of undergraduate physics students go on to employment or further study. The programmes offered at Surrey provide you with the analytical, experimental and computational skills valued in a wide variety of careers. You may choose to become a research scientist, but physicists are also highly sought after in industry, education, management, medicine, law and business because of their broad practical and numeracy skills, coupled with advanced scientific knowledge. Acquire a range of employability skills during your studies. You’ll take a dedicated Year 1 module – Scientific Investigation Skills – which covers key communication skills, group work and presentations, plus problem-solving in the laboratory. Surrey will also support you with building your CV, interview preparation and job applications. Students who take either the Professional Training placement or Research Year placement gain invaluable employment experience at their host institution. Recent graduates are now employed as:
• Automation Tester, CGI

• Graduate Engineer, Aktins

• Graduate Physicist, DSTL

• Research Scientist RF and Microwave Metrologist, National Physical Laboratory

• Senior Development Engineer, Fourth State Medicine Ltd

• System Analyst, Raytheon Systems Ltd

• Trainee Clinical Scientist, NHS.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.