BSc (Hons) Pure and Applied Physics
- Industrial Placement
- International students can apply
Due to the analytical and problem solving nature of physics, this degree opens doors to a wide range of careers. Previous graduates have commonly found employment in the following sectors: medical physics, defence, finance, research, education, engineering and nuclear.
Recent employers of graduates from this course include: ADT, British Nuclear Fuels, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) Astrium, Gabriel Scientific Consultancy, and the Royal Air Force.
Alumni Profile
Andy Glover - BSc Physics, 2001
Employer: Nuvia Ltd
"I currently work in the field of radiation protection, for five years working in the shielding assessment section of BNFL (now Sellafield ltd) using monte carlo and point kernel codes to simulate the effects of shielding on radioactive sources, and more recently working for Nuvia Ltd at Windscale as a health physicist, part of the Approved Dosimetry Service for the National Nuclear Laboratory facility on site and radiation protection training courses.
The Physics course from Salford University was very interesting and inspiring. As well as giving a common grounding in physics, from electrodynamics, and optics, to nuclear physics, it also presented them in a practical and interesting light. For my final year project I was able to investigate the feasibility of an electromagnetic launcher for space applications, constructing a launcher which could fire projectiles successfully using capacitors discharging through electromagnetic coils. In my current role of radiation protection at Windscale, the principles learnt throughout the course are put to daily use."
Industry Links
The following companies are partnered with Salford Physics courses. They not only consult on the development of the course but contribute annual seminars, research project opportunities and work placements: Atkins Global, Technium OpTIC, Pilkington, Nuvia, Royal Navy, Astrium, BPD Acoustics, Nanoco Technologies, Salford Royal Hospital, BAE Systems, Centre for Alternative Technology, IOP (Institute of Physics) Publishing, NPower, Serco and TDA (Training and Development Agency for Schools)
These companies give added value to the course, making industrial skills and knowledge from a wide range of industries available to you from the very start of your degree. An industrial placement, usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, is an excellent way to improve your employability after graduation.