Physics with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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4 Years

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**Physics with a Year in Industry**Physics gives you the tools to understand our world at a fundamental level, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. Youll discover the world of quantum mechanics, relativity, electromagnetism and condensed matter and learn how physics enables breakthroughs in areas from materials science to quantum computing and medical imaging.Youll also develop the transferable skills to open up a world of job opportunities, ...Read more


Physics with a Year in Industry

Physics gives you the tools to understand our world at a fundamental level, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. You'll discover the world of quantum mechanics, relativity, electromagnetism and condensed matter and learn how physics enables breakthroughs in areas from materials science to quantum computing and medical imaging.You'll also develop the transferable skills to open up a world of job opportunities, leading to careers in research, aeronautics, engineering, medical physics, defence, teaching, finance and data analytics. Combining your degree with a Year in Industry will allow you to gain valuable work experience and discover how physics is applied in the real world. Your placement can take place in the UK or abroad and many pay a salary.


Your future

You’ll graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include excellent communication and problem-solving skills; analytical thinking; effective time management; and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Typical graduate destinations include:- cyber security- finance and banking- medical physics- postgraduate research- software development- space industry.


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Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
Physics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Physics graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Kiah
17 Oct 23

Beautiful campus, not enough career support and guidance. Weird structure changes, e.g. lecture timing, week numbers (why do we start week..Read more

J
Joshua
22 Sep 23

everything is pretty amazing but the SU heavily favours non academic groups and..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

32 points from the IB Diploma or 128 UCAS Tariff Points including either HL Maths/ Maths Methods or HL Maths: Analysis and Approaches at 5 OR SL Maths/ Maths Methods at 6

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

Popular A-level subjects

Physics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physics
94%
Mathematics
89%
Chemistry
33%
Biology
14%
Further Mathematics
8%
HESA

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Latest Physics (General) reviews

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Kiah
17 Oct 23
Physics (4 years) MPhys
Beautiful campus, not enough career support and guidance. Weird structure changes, e.g. lecture timing, week numbers (why do we start week...
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J
Joshua
22 Sep 23
Physics (4 years) MPhys
everything is pretty amazing but the SU heavily favours non academic groups and...
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry, Darwin Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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