University of Liverpool

Physics with Nuclear Science

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study Physics with Nuclear Science at Liverpool and ensure you’re fully equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in nuclear-related industries. In addition to core physics, you’ll also study mathematics, computing and experimental physics. You will explore and apply fundamental principles that underpin modern physics, from electrodynamics and semiconductors to the startling conclusions of relativity and quantum mechanics, alongside the study of selected topics in the field of nuclear science.

Our network of academic advisors and open-door policy ensures a friendly and supportive learning environment. Take your university experience even further on a paid year-long industry placement, or spend a year abroad at a partner university or our China campus. Throughout your course, you will discover links with many parts of the growing nuclear industry, including those involved with decommissioning and homeland security.

Staff from these institutions will be involved in project work undertaken. This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics, which means it satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Physicist status.

The Institute of Physics is the professional body for physics in the UK and Ireland. We’ve been awarded a Gold rating for educational excellence. Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Your first year starts with a one-week project to familiarise you with the staff and other students. There will be two Maths modules in the first year, and one in the second year, designed to provide the mathematical skills required by Physics students. Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

In year two, you will broaden your understanding of Physics, with modules designed to ensure that you have mastered the full range of Physics concepts ahead of your final year. Programme details and mod

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Institute of Physics towards Chartered Physicist status
  • Optional paid year-long industry placement
  • Option to spend a year abroad, including at a China campus
  • Links with nuclear industry, including decommissioning and homeland security
  • Industry staff involved in student project work
  • Core physics alongside mathematics, computing and experimental physics

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including Physics and Mathematics
  • A-level: BBB — to include with A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall and no score less th
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including Physics and Mathematics at H2 or above
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB — to include including Physics and Mathematics; accepted at grades
  • A-level: AB — Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced: B in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus AB in A level Mathematics and A level Physics.

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500
  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000
  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Nuclear physicist
  • Health physicist
  • Radiation protection adviser
  • Nuclear decommissioning engineer
  • Nuclear safety analyst
  • Research scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £16,000

Admission

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