BSc Physics (with an industrial placement year)
About this course
Explore the universe’s big questions to uncover impactful answers. Examine the latest discoveries, and develop expertise and real-world industry skills. Explore the universe’s big questions to uncover impactful answers. Examine the latest discoveries, and develop expertise and real-world industry skills. From subatomic particles to entire galaxies, physics allows us to explore the big questions, while having a significant impact on our daily lives. At Sussex, you’ll explore fascinating subjects, learning from world-leading researchers. Their work includes developing next-generation quantum computers, investigating quantum gravity and black holes, searching for fundamental particles at CERN and studying our universe from the Big Bang to modern times. You could be working with researchers who are part of a team using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. You will use modern equipment in our specialist laboratories, and gain a broad understanding of the core principles of physics. Options enable you to specialise in areas you find most fascinating. You’ll apply this knowledge across a range of areas including:
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