BSc (Hons) Physics with Renewable Energy at Keele University

From nuclear physics to sustainable energy applications, our accredited Physics with Renewable Energy programme combines a solid grounding in core physics concepts with exciting exploration of cutting-edge topics in renewable energy. With core professional, practical and employability skills embedded throughout the curriculum and opportunities to solve real-world problems - using Keele’s own on-campus renewables and smart energy network - you will graduate with a toolkit of skills to enter a growing job market with diverse career options in industries such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and bioenergy.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Physics is a fundamental science but with far-reaching applications to other areas and a range of industries such as those focused on power, nuclear, electronics, IT, data-mining, telecommunications and medical diagnostics. As a physicist you could play a crucial role in designing and managing the global transition that must take place from a fossil-fuelled world to one powered by low-carbon and renewable energy.

Career pathways

With increased focus on climate change and demand for clean energy, it's an exciting time to pursue a career in renewables. On successful completion of this programme you will develop a variety of transferable skills including computer programming, the application of numerical methods to solve problems mathematically, the ability to design and execute original scientific investigations and to report the results in diverse ways to a variety of audiences.

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