PHYSICS
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.
TOP 10 IN UK FOR OVERALL SATISFACTION IN PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY NSS 2019
£17M STEMLAB TEACHING FACILITIES
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.
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY £26,239 DLHE 2016/17
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 lab, 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.
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