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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Physics is the study of the fundamental forces of the Universe, understanding the nature of waves and particles, and the structure of matter.
You will gain a thorough grounding in physics, scientific principles and methods. You'll investigate subjects like nano systems, semiconductors, fusion plasmas, biophysics, and quantum computing.
You'll learn to analyse real-life problems, write scientific reports, communicate complex concepts, and design and perform experiments.
Work with world-renowned physicists with access to unique facilities like our Astrocampus and the York Plasma Institute. On graduation, you’ll possess key career skills demanded by employers across a huge range of sectors.
Accreditation
Our Physics courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics, guaranteeing the standard of our teaching and learning. Completing this degree will put you on track to becoming a Chartered Physicist.
Year abroad
Spend a year abroad and boost your confidence, independence and language skills.
Assessment and feedback
Most of your assessment will be by formal examination. You'll also be marked on regular problem exercises and laboratory work, coursework and formal report writing.
Career opportunities
Our graduates are working as:
- accelerator physicist
- engineer
- scientist
- financial coordinator
- IT analyst and consultant
- teacher
- electrical engineer
- environmental modeler
- accountant
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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£ 28,800per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : AAB
Essential Subjects:Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade A are essential.Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.
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University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England
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