Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Students benefit from excellent facilities and the University’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. This course offers two distinctive features: first, award-winning Professional Training placements, including a paid industry placement in the BSc programme for hands-on experience, and a year-long, masters-level research placement in the MPhys programme, available in world-leading research groups or international partner institutions. Second, a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, with opportunities for paid 8-10 week summer placements and in-house grants to support research, conference attendance, or innovative business ideas.The curriculum covers core physics topics such as particle physics, atoms, molecules, astronomy, and nuclear physics, reflecting Surrey’s outstanding research. BSc students can opt for a Professional Training placement, while MPhys includes an integrated research year leading directly to a masters qualification, enhancing skills in academic or industrial settings. Lectures are supported by refurbished specialist radiation laboratories, costing £2.7 million, where undergraduates conduct experiments related to Nuclear and Particle Physics modules. For full module details, visit the course website.

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.