Physics, BSc (Hons)

The University of Nottingham has a distinguished history in physics, marked by Professor Sir Peter Mansfield's 2003 Nobel Prize for inventing Magnetic Resonance Imaging, which has aided over half a billion people worldwide. Recent innovations include using quantum technologies to advance neurological diagnostics and treatments. Research spans cutting-edge areas from quantum mechanics at ultralow temperatures to the vast structures of the universe. Our courses offer flexible optional modules, enabling students to explore diverse topics like cosmology, nanoscience, and medical imaging, with the ability to transfer between programs after the first year.The first year focuses on building essential practical, mathematical, and computational skills through core physics modules. In the second year, students advance to topics such as quantum theory and specialized areas like principles of dynamics and galactic structures. The third year culminates in a research project, where students apply theoretical, computational, and experimental techniques to forefront issues in physics.