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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    18-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Advances in physics lead to new technologies that change our world and forge a path to a brighter future.

Quantum theory (the study of the subatomic) and the theory of relativity (that space and time are connected) challenge our imaginations. On this physics degree course, you'll uncover an amazing world that lies beyond what we can see. You'll learn to question the impossible and develop the confidence to push against the boundaries of what we think we know.

You'll have the opportunity to study topics including health physics, the fabrication of new bulk and nano-materials, and the application of fundamental quantum effects in the development of quantum information processes. You’ll graduate with strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving and computational abilities that are in high demand.

Course highlights
See physics theory in practice through visits to companies such as BAE Systems, Airbus, QinetiQ, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and others
Benefit from our links to industry through the Portsmouth Physics Industry Advisory Board, a collection of professionals in relevant industries who help shape our course content, identify the skills employers want, teach on modules and offer placements
Have the chance to do an industrial-based research project under supervision of a leading physicist, such as researching physics for a defence company, working in radar for BAE Systems, or data engineering within the finance sector
Attend a programme of guest lectures on topics such as material sciences and quantum technology hosted by industry experts, including speakers from the medical physics department at Queen Alexandra Hospital
Investigate new technologies and theories alongside the University's physics research teams (and contribute to their work in your final project), whose research was ranked 6th in the UK for quality
Use advanced technical equipment with the help of expert technical staff, including x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, electron and atomic force microscopes, various types of spectroscopy and the SCIAMA supercomputer

Tuition fees

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£ 19,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    26th out of 48 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    112 50%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    13th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    14th

    8

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