University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Are you interested in how the world works and the technology used to shape it? If so, this could be the perfect course for you. Study the theories of physics with the practical applications of computer science. This combination will help to ensure you graduate career-ready. Taught by award-winning academics and researchers from the School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science, you'll perfect your skills in
- mathematical modelling
- programming
- software engineering
- AI and machine learning
- Experian
- Rolls Royce
- Accenture
- BAE Systems
Modules
The first two years of your course focus on your knowledge in Physics, while your third year will advance your computational skills. You can apply these to your physics research project in the final year. In year one, you'll learn about cutting-edge research topics spanning from medical physics, nanoscience, and astronomy, and build your skills in programming using the Python language. In year two, you'll study core theories of physics, as well as develop your lab skills and experimental techniques. The third year goes into depth on computer science, starting with a deep dive into computer programming using the Python language. Expanding on your knowledge of core physics, your final year will cover atomic, nuclear, particle and solid-state physics. You'll work in pairs on a research project, supported by a supervisor. You'll design and carry out your own experiments, calculations or computational work.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F3G4
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4).
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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