Physics
Course Profile
Why is Physics important?
Physicists try to understand how the universe works. By better understanding the universe, they can improve our lives as well as satisfy their curiosity.
Why study Physics?
Learning to understand and contribute to the latest discoveries in science can be very satisfying. A degree in physics also opens doors to a wider range of careers than almost any other subject including all forms of engineering.
Physics doesn't just lead to working in a research laboratory. Physicists:
- Design computer games
- Monitor the environment
- Invent life-saving medical equipment
- Make the latest cars the safest ever
- Model financial markets
- Shape futuristic buildings and structures
Studying physics gives you important transferable skills:
- You learn to think logically and solve problems
- You gain experience of working in a team
- You learn to communicate
- You become experienced in computing
Competition Success
Students team up each year to take part in a competition at Salford University to solve a range of interesting Engineering design problems. A joint Physics/Electronics team came first in 2004 and we have had two team members in the winning team in the past two years' competitions.
Trips
Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope - students taken on a tour behind the sciences to see how this research instrument is used to study distant stars and galaxies. Students also attend open days and special lecture days at the Physics and Engineering departments of Manchester University.
Aim Higher
Our top students join an aim higher class where they are guided towards gaining access to top university places including Oxford and Cambridge, They have the opportunity to investigate the applications of cutting edge research and new technologies alongside reviewing the advantages of gaining professional status by charter-ship entry to professional bodies.
