BSc Physics at Imperial College London

Broaden your understanding of fundamental and applied physics in this professionally accredited degree. Discover how to solve problems concerning the physical world on this accredited three-year course. You'll explore how the laws of physics underpin most science and engineering disciplines and build a thorough understanding of various physics, mathematics and experimental methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Physics  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving, Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanics and Relativity, Oscillations and Waves, Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project; Year 2 core modules include Advanced Practical Physics, Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter, Differential Equations and Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics; Year 3 core modules include Third Year Physics Laboratory, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Comprehensives, Solid State Physics, Optional modules - Projects, Self-Study Module, Lasers.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include technology, research and development, academic and medical physics, space and defence, data science (including machine learning), finance, and the Civil Service. Typical roles include Analyst, Physicist, Data or Software Engineer, Research Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, DevOps Consultant, Teacher, Scientific Officer.

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