MSci Physics with Industrial Experience (F305)
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Course summary
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.
Our four-year Physics with Industry course includes a year gaining hands-on paid experience in industry.
A year spent in industry can be a life-changing and rewarding experience. It can help you hone your skills in project management, teamwork and communication. It can also provide invaluable insights into commercial pressures and real-world applied science.
Recently, our students have worked for a wide range of employers, including: the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy; the Government Statistical Service; Malvern Panalytical; Airbus; JP Morgan; Sharp; Rolls-Royce; and the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
During your year in industry, you will continue to study core physics via distance learning. This is to prepare you for your final-year project or dissertation once you are back at the University.
Our students' final-year projects address questions at the frontier of our research fields. The most successful have been published in scientific journals.
Our physics graduates have an excellent record of employment post-study. This is a testament to the value that employers place on the transferable skills that you will gain on this course.
Course structure
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Physics with Industrial Experience can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement - The admissions statement above relates to 2024 entry. The statement for 2025 entry will be available in summer 2024.