Physics (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

In this fourth year at the Physics (Hons) course offered by University of Nottingham , you'll dedicate half the time to working on a cutting-edge research project with one of the world-class research groups. You’ll gain hands-on experience that’s both challenging and rewarding.

Whether you're aiming for a career in academia, research institutions, or high-tech industries, the integrated master's course provides a strong foundation for your future.

Studying physics at Nottingham means diving into the excitement of learning about the way the physical universe works; from the smallest scales of elementary particles and quantum gravity to dark energy and the large-scale structure of the universe itself with all that lies in between. You’ll learn from award-winning academics who are recognised by the Institute of Physics. Many of the academics also feature on the Sixty Symbols YouTube channel.

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.

Hear from the previous students: Life after graduation: shaping a successful physics career.

Top graduate destinations include:

• BAE Systems

• Met Office

• National Physical Laboratory

• EDF Energy

• Experian

• Accenture