Career Prospects for a Physics Graduate

Career Prospects for a Physics Graduate - What are they?

In short, what do the majority of Physics graduates go on to do in terms of a career?

In 5 years time will Physics graduates be employeable?

And thirdly, I have another question. For the majority of University Physics departments, would I be at a dis-advantage applying to Physics with only AS Maths and no A-level Maths.

Currently I'm thinking of doing AS maths next year, I did not take on maths this year, however I'm thinking of Physics as a degree and I'm wondering should I do it (AS subjects - Physics, Biology, ICT, Chemistry)


If that makes any sense at all

Currently I'm thinking of doing AS maths next year, I did not take on maths this year, however I'm thinking of Physics as a degree and I'm wondering should I do it (AS subjects - Physics, Biology, ICT, Chemistry)

In short: If you want a good physics degree from a good university you will need A Level maths. I think I saw Keele don't requre it.

Maths was a requirement of my NatSci offer at Durham because my PS was Physics based and the maths course you take at Durham in physics requires a C at A Level.

What grades are you looking at in other subjects? Most unis requiring over BBB will require maths AND physics at A Level. Sorry.

You could apply for Physics with foundation year but you will probably get bored of it since you already have A Level physics.

There are virtually no good jobs available to physics graduates, I'm sure of it ;_; I'm really regretting choosing physics now =(

Yes, every university I have applied to has asked for a full maths A level. You will definately be at a dissadvantage =( I would drop chemistry thats what I did ^-^

That's a load of rubbish. Physics graduates are highly sought after.

http://www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/prospectus/nsci/

Isn't it A?

Ah, you name 3 good and interesting jobs that you need a physics degree to get then.

In short: If you want a good physics degree from a good university you will need A Level maths. I think I saw Keele don't requre it.

Maths was a requirement of my NatSci offer at Durham because my PS was Physics based and the maths course you take at Durham in physics requires a C at A Level.

What grades are you looking at in other subjects? Most unis requiring over BBB will require maths AND physics at A Level. Sorry.

You could apply for Physics with foundation year but you will probably get bored of it since you already have A Level physics.

Ah, you name 3 good and interesting jobs that you need a physics degree to get then.

I am talking about the Single Maths A and B course you take within the Physics degree. You need at least a C to take this course. Though the Core Maths double module you could take instead requires an A to do.

Durham's offers are AAA/AAB though because the course is popular, not because you can't do the content without an A.

Working in Research and development for a company such as BAE Systems, Medical Physicist, and Geophysicist.

Fair enough. Can't argue with that, I guess =)

I personally spoke to the head of admissions for the NatSci course at Durham, 1 WEEK AGO. He said Maths was not a requirement at all.