BSc (Hons) Physics at Keele University

From exploring the core principles to solving real‑world physics challenges, our accredited Physics BSc at Keele explores dynamic topics across the full breadth of the subject and deepens your understanding of how the physical world works. With practical, mathematical and analytical skills embedded throughout the curriculum, and opportunities to apply your knowledge in laboratory, computational and problem‑solving contexts, you will graduate with a versatile toolkit suited to a wide range of careers.

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

Year 1 compulsory modules: Gravitation, Relativity and Matter, Fundamental and Applied Mathematics for Physics, Electricity, Magnetism and Waves, Practical and Academic Skills for Physics, Scientific Programming, Physics and the Art of Measurement, Physics Career Planning and Employability Skills. Year 2 compulsory modules: Optics and Thermodynamics, The Quantum World, Nuclear Physics, Practical and Professional Skills for Physics, Analytical and Numerical Techniques, Applied Physics and Emerging Technologies, Physics Career Planning and Employability Skills. Year 3 compulsory modules: Physics Research Project and Professional Development, Electromagnetism and Solid-State Physics, Synoptic Physics and Real-World Applications, Quantum Physics, Physics Career Planning and Employability Skills.

Career pathways

Our Physics BSc will equip you with a diverse range of transferable skills including; advanced problem-solving, programming, communication and teamworking skills. You will be equally qualified and prepared for postgraduate studies or for graduate level employment in a wide variety of industrial sectors. Roles graduates could go on to include: Academic researcher in physics, Communications engineer, Data scientist/analyst, NHS scientist, Nuclear physicist, Physics teacher.

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