Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics BSc (Hons) or MPhys – 2020 entry

Our exciting BSc and MPhys Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics courses are unique in the UK. On these courses you’ll study the core modules required of a physics degree, but also gain a specialism that combines the quantum world of atomic nuclei with the cosmic scale of astronomy. After all, almost everything you see in the night sky is the result of a nuclear reaction.

Our courses open the door to a wealth of opportunities in academia, finance, data science and the technology industry.

Physics students at Surrey also benefit from our excellent facilities, the University’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory and our wide-reaching international placement community.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.

Many of our graduates, particularly those with an MPhys degree, go on to postgraduate degrees in order to become researchers. Other graduates have entered employment in roles such as:

Trade Compliance Analyst, FibreFab Ltd
Research Scientist RF and Microwave Metrologist, National Physical Laboratory
System Analyst, Raytheon Systems Ltd
Automation Tester, CGI
Graduate Physicist, DSTL
Graduate Engineer, Aktins
Trainee Clinical Scientist, NHS.
Graduates have taken up roles such as research physicists, consultants, engineers, teachers and bankers in companies including the BBC, BAE Systems and Astrium. Many have gone on to take masters courses in a range of subjects, such as geophysics, nanotechnology, meteorology, quantum field theory, education management and science communication, while others have chosen to pursue PhDs in astrophysics, semiconductors or photonics.

BSc (Hons):
ABB
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

MPhys (Hons):
AAA - AAB
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

BSc (Hons) with foundation year:
CCC - (including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry).
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

BSc (Hons) - Institute of Physics (IOP)
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

MPhys - Institute of Physics (IOP)
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.