Physics with a Year Abroad (4 years) MPhys

Physics reaches from the quark out to the largest of galaxies, and encompasses all the matter and timescales within these extremes. At the heart of a professional physicist is a fascination with the ‘how and why’ of the material world around us. We aim to equip you with the skills to understand these phenomena and to qualify you for a range of career pathways. After getting to grips with the broad knowledge base on which physical science is built, including electricity, light and mechanics, you will study a range of topics including medical physics, quantum physics and atomic and nuclear physics as well as the chance for deeper exploration into specific topics such as space probe instrumentation, fibre optics or the atomic-scale structure of new engineering materials. While at Kent you’ll have access to our fantastic facilities including optical spectrum analysers, two-stage light gas gun for impact studies and on-campus Beacon Observatory.The School has a specialist employer engagement officer and through our membership of the South East Physics Network (SEPNet) we can help you with valuable internship and training opportunities. In previous years our students have trained at the European Space Agency and worked in engineering and research companies on summer placements. You spend the third year of this four-year degree at one of our partner universities in the USA, Canada or Hong Kong. You study equivalent courses to those you would take at Kent, but with the chance to broaden your horizons and experience new cultures and places. The final year of the MPhys programme brings your core knowledge and skills up to an advanced level and gives you the opportunity to work as part of a research group conducting cutting-edge research. You work with an academic supervisor as part of their research team gaining invaluable practical experience as well as an understanding of the challenges and rewards of extending knowledge in your field. This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IoP).