BSc Physics at University of Birmingham

Explore the laws that underpin the entire universe with BSc Physics. From quantum interactions of sub-atomic particles to the vast celestial bodies that make up the night sky, you'll study core physics in a friendly and supportive environment. Graduate with a degree in Physics from Birmingham and your choice of careers will be wide open.

Department: Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each year contains 120 credits of taught material and laboratory studies, delivered in modules that are typically worth 10 or 20 credits. Modules include Statistics, Thermodynamics, and Electronics, Quantum Mechanics, Optics, Waves, and Electromagnetism, Classical Mechanics and Relativity, Physics Laboratory 1, Mathematics for Physicists 1, Discover: Skills, Computing and Data Science, Discover: Skills, Computing and Astrophysics.

Career pathways

As a graduate in Physics, your choice of career remains wide open. You may go on to apply your physics knowledge directly in a scientific environment, or you might be employed in a high-profile job for your problem-solving and computational skills, in the worlds of finance and information technology.

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