Physics, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

A BSc covering core physics from mechanics, electromagnetism, waves and optics to quantum mechanics, relativity and statistical physics, with laboratory investigation, data analysis and modelling. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics. The first year is shared with Physics with Astrophysics and Astrophysics, so students can switch courses at the end of year 1.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Astrophysics I, Fundamentals of Physics, Applied and Computational Physics and Functions, Vectors and Calculus. Year 2 includes Principles of Physics, Properties of Matter, LabVIEW instrumentation, Second Year Laboratory and Ordinary Differential Equations. Year 3 offers Condensed Matter and Surface Physics, Third Year Laboratory, a project or UAS Teaching Placement, and options including Nuclear and Particle Physics and Electrodynamics, Plasma and Solar Physics.

Career pathways

Graduates work in scientific institutes, overseas laboratories, financial institutions, education and scientific journalism; many also take postgraduate study or a PGCE. A 48-week sandwich placement, including abroad or with NASA, is available between years 2 and 3.

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