BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics at Nottingham Trent University

An Institute of Physics accredited BSc at Clifton Campus, Nottingham, combining core physics with astrophysics topics such as black holes, galaxies, quasars, supernovas, cosmology, space science and particle physics. Students observe from the on-campus Trent Astronomical Observatory and can take an optional placement year or study abroad.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years with a placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules include Mathematical Techniques, Classical and Quantum Mechanics, Introduction to Programming for Physics, Properties of Matter, Concepts of Astronomy, and Instrumentation and Physics Skills. Programming uses Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB and C, and field trips typically include Alton Towers and Rolls Royce facilities in Derby.

Career pathways

Graduates work in research and academia, engineering and technology, finance and business, computing, energy, healthcare and medical physics, education, and space and aerospace. Roles include aerothermal engineer, wind analyst, graduate engineer, data analyst, design engineer, project manager and secondary science teacher.

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