Physics, MPhys (Hons), with industry placement

Develop skills and experience for a career in physics research through our MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement Year at Sheffield. Students gain practical placements at prestigious sites, such as government laboratories or CERN's Large Hadron Collider, before joining a research team to lead their own project. Explore the laws governing the universe, from galactic structures to quantum mechanics, and apply knowledge in real-world contexts, including international experiments on dark matter and advanced computing.The programme begins with foundational topics like heat, motion, and quantum mechanics, progressing to specialised modules in particle physics and semiconductors. In your final year, undertake a year-long research project with leading experts, enhancing skills in analysis, project management, and time management. Why choose this course? Sheffield's physics department ranks No. 1 in the UK for research excellence, offers state-of-the-art facilities like on-site telescopes, provides global opportunities via CERN partnerships, is accredited by the Institute of Physics, and equips graduates for roles at organisations such as IBM and the European Space Agency.