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Physics

Physics

Essentially, physics is the study of the entire universe. From studying stars far beyond earth, to explaining the shape of a water droplet, physics degrees offer students the chance to understand the world around them in all its enormity and complexity.
Alongside practical work and experimentation, physics degrees will also include lots of theoretical learning and complex mathematics – so make sure that’s something you’re prepared for.

Good to Know

Skills

Common Degree/Major Names

BSc
Nanobiology
BSc
Natural Sciences
BEng
Optical Engineering
BSc/MSc
Particle Physics
BSc
Physical Chemistry
BSc
Physics
BSc/MPhys
Planetary and Space Physics
BSc
Theoretical Physics
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Useful Skills

Programming / Coding
Research
Speaking (Verbal Communication)
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Staying Positive (Resilience)
Teamwork
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DEEPER SUBJECT EXPLORATION 

Access resources for you to "Read" around your subject from books, to blogs, taster lectures and events.

This is a great way to help you decide whether this subject area is really something you would want to study at the depth of a degree.

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Universities

Universities Offering Degrees within Accounting and Finance

Institution
Country
Campus Type
Size
Education Model
Selectivity
University College London (UCL)
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Really broad ranging everything from single honours degrees, to combined degrees to UCL’s take on Liberal Arts the BASC programme
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) 79,500 applications for approx 7,400 places
Mount Holyoke College
USA
Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
Undergraduate Liberal Arts & Sciences
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
USA
City Island Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Liberal arts, exploratory. Students will take classes across disciplines.
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of York
UK
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University College Utrecht
Netherlands
City Island Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Science: Compose a multi-disciplinary curriculum, 230+ classes in humanities, science and social science
Selective (25-50% admitted) - Annually we have about 1,200 applications for 250 places.
Georgia Institute of Technology
USA
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Technologically based education combined with experiential learning.
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Richmond
USA
Suburban Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and sciences
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) if needing financial aid, Selective if not
University of Surrey
UK
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Royal Holloway, University of London
UK
Suburban Campus, Rural Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
We offer a variety of single honours, joints and major/minor combinations. Royal Holloway also offers Liberal Arts degrees which enables students to study in a variety of different departments.
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Michigan State University
USA
City Island Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Liberal Arts with a heavy emphasis on research
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Bishop's University
Canada
Suburban Campus, Rural Campus
Small Institution <5000
Liberal Arts and Sciences Education Model
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
University of Glasgow
UK
City Island Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Major in 3 subjects in Year 1 in Arts, Sciences & Social Sciences giving exceptional honours choice.
Selective (25-50% admitted). Competitive entry subjects are more selective.
New York University
USA, UAE, China
City Island Campus, City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Liberal Arts, 230+ areas of study
Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) High performing students with 6s and 7s. IB DP predictions are accepted in lieu of SAT / ACT.
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