Overview
Our programmes cover a wide range of topics, both applied and theoretical, directly developed from research taking place at Exeter
Learn within a supportive community characterised by genuine student-staff relationships
Our continuous skills development programme, designed with industry partners, will enable you to craft a digital portfolio and CV to showcase your skills to potential employers
Option to combine your degree with a salaried research placement at companies such as Renishaw, the Home Office, and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratories
Opportunity to join a close-knit student society with great social events throughout the year
Benefit from access to advanced research facilities.
Your future
Students in Physics lab
Employability skills are an integral part of the physics curriculum. The flexibility and adaptability of a well-trained physicist is appreciated by employers: they acknowledge the benefits of excellent problem solving skills, an educated scientific intuition, and the confidence to be able to grasp new concepts quickly.
Our degree programmes include:
A continuous Skills Development programme that will lead to the creation of a professional portfolio
Extensive problem-solving skills training
Development of group working skills
Training in scientific communication
Scientific data analysis training.
In addition, the purpose of the extended project work in both the BSc and MPhys programmes is for you to develop research skills. You will learn to present and scientifically defend your work and ideas in a variety of ways. The experience and skills developed not only form a valuable basis for a research career, but are also known to be highly valued by employers.
Career paths
The largest proportion of our graduates enter science-based industries in positions involving research and development, production and management. Other careers include scientific work in government establishments (e.g., QinetiQ or Harwell Laboratories), hospital physics in the NHS, and technical management in broadcasting and the communications sector. Some work in high-tech start-up companies.
The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Physics but also in wider fields. Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include:
Academic Researcher
Actuary Astronomer
Chartered and Certified Accountant
Cyber Security Professional
Engineer
Financial Accounts Manager
IT Business Analyst and Systems Architect
Programmer
Software Developer
Teacher