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Physics (with a year abroad)

University of York

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • 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 nanosystems, 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. On graduation, you’ll possess key career skills demanded by employers across a huge range of sectors.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 31,100per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    21st out of 46 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    143 62%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    23rd

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    35th

    5

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