Applied Physics - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

Study the fundamental concepts at the cutting edge of physics, pioneered by our expert staff. This course has a focus on the applications of physics, and is ideal for students who have studied for a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. You can opt to take a one-year work placement in industry, produce an individual project, and join our active Astronomy and Physics Society to further your knowledge in this subject area.

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Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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About this course

This course prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities both inside and outside physics. It’ll help you to develop numerical, analytical and computational skills which are greatly respected by employers. You’ll also gain essential, transferable skills including report communication, team working and problem solving. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies and in roles such as:
scientist training programme – NHS
aerothermal engineer – Rolls Royce
wind analyst – Prevailing Ltd
applications engineer – Romax Technology
technical writer – KA Testing Facility
medical dosimetrist – NHS
software test engineer – Nikon
car configuration engineer – Jaguar Land Rover
inspections engineer – Total Access (UK) Ltd
teacher – numerous schools
public engagement of science officer – Science and Technology Facilities Council
graduate quantity surveyor – Balfour Beatty

Recently our students have taken placements at:
CERN
Netherlands Forensic Institute
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Merck Chemicals
Airbus
National Grid.

What are we looking for?
96 UCAS tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent, including Physics and Mathematics grade C); or
BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM, including relevant mathematics and physics modules; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.
Applicants without A-levels will have their qualifications assessed for subject compatibility. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please see UCAS Course Search for more details.

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Subjects

  • Applied Physics
  • Astronomy
  • GCSE Physics
  • Teaching
  • Staff
  • Archaeology
  • Experimental
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Professional

Course programme

About the Physics Team

Our expert staff are constantly updating the way in which they teach Physics. Most of our staff conduct cutting-edge research and bring these inspirational results into their teaching. This ensures that what you learn is exciting, relevant and up-to-date.
Professor Haida Liang is an internationally recognised expert in advanced optical imaging and sensing for archaeology, art history and conservation, a field in which she applies her background training in astrophysics.

Dr Bill Neal has 30 years of teaching experience in UK universities. He knows all of our physics courses backwards and has an open door to dispense his good advice.

Dr Michael Newton is a Chartered Engineer and has more than 30 years of experience in the development of experimental equipment and instrumentation.

Dr Christopher Castleton uses his own cluster of computers to simulate and study the properties of new materials for green technologies.

Dr David Fairhurst is an accomplished researcher in the behaviour of liquid droplets. He received the Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching in recognition of his inspirational teaching.

Dr Dan Brown, who teaches astronomy modules, is regularly interviewed on radio and TV for his astronomy work with schools and other outreach events.

Dr Nicolas Sawyer has a very student friendly approach to being Year One Tutor, along with expertise in optics and imaging.

Dr Martin Bencsik, who teaches and researches into MRI, studied for his PhD with the Nobel-prize winning Physicist Sir Peter Mansfield, co-inventor of MRI.

Visit our academic team pages to find out more about our approach to teaching, our partners and research interests.

Applied Physics - BSc (Hons)

Price on request