Physics with Industrial Experience University of Bristol

Overview

The Physics with Industrial Experience programme at the University of Bristol  courses allow you to study advanced research-led material in your final year, developing originality in your application of knowledge and development of advanced techniques to solve problems.

Key facts

Recently its students have worked for a wide range of employers, including the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, the Government Statistical Service, Malvern Panalytical, Airbus, J. P. Morgan, Sharp, Rolls-Royce, and the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

Physics focuses on the fundamental building blocks and forces of nature. It explores how quantum physics and relativity help us to comprehend the world around us. Topics range from the infinitesimal scale of particle and nuclear physics to the cosmic scale of galaxies and the Universe.

Year one gives you a comprehensive grounding in physics and mathematics, as well as introduces you to the practical and computing skills essential for physics. In year two, you will develop a fundamental understanding of the principles of physics. This includes investigative work in the laboratory and further computational physics.

During your year in industry, you will continue to study core physics via distance learning. This will prepare you for your final year project or dissertation once you are back at the University.

In your final year, you will undertake a major project, working in a research group with a staff member. Our students' final year projects address questions at the frontier of our research fields. The most successful have been published in scientific journals.