Physics (Placement Year) : BSc Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
Physics is an exciting subject that underpins modern technological developments and the world around us. At Lancaster, you’ll join a world-leading and internationally recognised research community that is passionate about teaching the next-generation of physicists. Our courses combine fundamental topics, like electromagnetism and Newtonian mechanics, with cutting-edge topics like quantum technology, matter at ultra-low temperatures, and understanding sub-atomic particles like the Higgs Boson.
With many opportunities to develop hands-on experimental and data analysis skills, you’ll be in high demand for a huge range of graduate careers, from working in clean energy to systems engineering, modelling climate change, software development, or further physics research.
Key highlights
- Placement year included, giving a year of professional work experience
- Taught within a world-leading, internationally recognised physics research community
- Covers fundamentals including electromagnetism and Newtonian mechanics
- Explore quantum technology, ultra-low temperature matter and the Higgs Boson
- Many opportunities to develop hands-on experimental and data analysis skills
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- A-level — Mathematics grade A plus A level Physics grade A plus BTEC at D
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Clean energy scientist
- Systems engineer
- Climate modeller
- Software developer
- Research physicist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £31,700
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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