Physics (research placement)

About this course

Physics is the most fundamental of the natural sciences, concerned with understanding the basic laws that govern matter, energy, space and time. From the behaviour of subatomic particles to the dynamics of galaxies, from the quantum mechanics of atoms to the thermodynamics of black holes, physics seeks explanations at the deepest level and has repeatedly produced discoveries that transformed not only science but technology and human society. A physics degree is a training in how to reason precisely about the natural world, and the skills it develops, mathematical modelling, quantitative analysis, problem-solving under uncertainty, are among the most transferable available. At the University of Sussex, this four-year full-time programme includes both a foundation year and a research placement. The foundation year provides a supported route into the mathematical and scientific demands of

Where its graduates go

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