Natural Sciences

MSci (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: FCG0 MSci (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: CGF0 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: CFG0 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: GFC0

Typical offers

A level: AAA (MSci)/ AAB (BSc) including two or three sciences. Dependent on the chosen pathway (see online prospectus) IB: (MSci) 37 (6,6,6 at HL)/ (BSc) 35 (6,6,5 at HL) including two or three sciences at HL. Dependent on the chosen pathway (see online prospectus) BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AA (MSci) / AB (BSc) from two sciences. Dependant on the chosen pathway (see online prospectus) GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C

This course offers flexibility to study a combination of physical sciences including Chemistry, Bioscience, Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Materials.

Year 1

Areas studied may include fundamentals of chemistry and physics, mathematical methods, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, environmental hazards, and materials processing.

Year 2

Areas studied may include key aspects of interdisciplinary science, chemical spectroscopy, cellular signalling, vector calculus, quantum mechanics and biomaterials, dependent on the pathways chosen in year one.

Optional placement/study year

Optional professional placement and/or overseas study.

Year 3

Areas studied may include pharmokinetics and drug metabolism, virology and oncology, quantum physics, climate and society, nanomaterials and surface engineering, dependent on pathways chosen in year two.

Year 4 (MSci only)

A major research project and advanced level training in your chosen subject.

Graduate destinations

Graduates will have knowledge and skills that are suited to career areas including scientific/medical research and analysis, environmental consultancy or finance and management.

*Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies

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BSc Physics

“Physics for me is the closest thing we can get to real life magic.”

Courses

Physics Physics with Computing Engineering Physics Mathematics and Physics Physics with Theoretical Physics Foundation Studies

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Physics

Why choose Physics at Loughborough?

You will join a community of physicists who are deeply involved in both fundamental research and in shaping the next generation of technologies that will transform the world around us. We are passionate about instilling within our students the physical insight and confidence to shape tomorrow’s world. Our courses offer a common core and opportunities to specialise in theoretical physics, mathematical physics or a number of specialised engineering streams. Professional recognition

Our Physics degree courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Holders of accredited degrees are eligible for IOP membership and can follow a route to professional registration as a RSci or CPhys. Facilities

The University’s £17 million investment in STEMLab enables us to provide state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. This includes an optics laboratory and physical sciences laboratory, as well as facilities like 3D printing and laser cutting that allow you to design and build your own instrumentation and apparatus, and create experiments that probe the fundamental nature of the physical world. A further £4 million has been invested in refurbished laboratory spaces for physics students, ensuring they have a high-quality learning experience. In addition to our well-equipped laboratories, Loughborough also has its own campus observatory with 16-inch GPS equatorial mounted Meade optical telescope, 8-inch GPS mobile optical telescope, Coronado solar telescope, and an Elliot Instruments spectrometer. Placement year and study abroad

We have a strong tradition of working with industry and strive to turn our students into highly employable graduates. Students can incorporate a placement year into all our physics courses. There is also the option to study abroad, broadening your horizons and growing a network of international contacts at one of our partner universities overseas.

Career prospects

Our degrees are designed to equip you with the skills most in demand by employers, as listed in The Future of Jobs Survey 2018 (World Economic Forum) that looks forward to 2022. From the development of core physics skills, substantial individual and group projects, and an innovative approach to laboratory physics, our courses will allow students to develop and demonstrate such highly sought-after competencies as problem-solving and ideation, critical thinking, time management and leadership.

ALL COURSES ACCREDITED BY THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS

£17M STEMLAB TEACHING FACILITIES