As a Physics student at Univ, you will be studying an exciting and rewarding subject concerned with the study of the Universe from the smallest to the largest scale, why it is the way it is and how it works. The variety of topics you will be able to study range from astrophysics to nanomaterials, and consist of a mixture of lectures, computer programming classes, laboratories and tutorials. You will also have the opportunity to take optional subjects in subjects such as the History of Science, a language such as French, Spanish or German, and Teaching and Learning Physics in Schools, which involves working with a Physics teacher in a local school for one half-day each week.

You can choose to graduate after 3 years with a BA in Physics, or graduate after 4 years with an integrated Master’s degree in either Physics (MPhys) or a joint degree in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics (MMathPhys). The integrated Master’s degrees allow you to complete a fourth year project that gives you direct involvement with Oxford’s cutting-edge Physics research.

At Univ, we have one of the highest intakes of Physics students at Oxford, where you will join a vibrant and supportive community of approximately 10 Univ Physics undergraduates each year. Our tutors have diverse academic interests and research experiences, and are keen to help you succeed.

More information about the Physics course structure, option choices, and admissions criteria can be found on the Department of Physics page, at www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study.

Resources

If you are considering applying for Physics, a  number of resources you might find useful to explore beyond the school curriculum can be found on Univ’s Staircase12 pages, including the Reading Bank and Resource Hub.