Engineering Physics (with integrated year in industry),BEng

Why study BEng Engineering Physics at Aberystwyth?

• Focus on a strong practical and IT component
• Gain specialised knowledge in topics such as: micro and nano-electronics, applied photonics, materials design and production, quantum technology, robotics, solar energy and space instrumentation
• Prepare for a career as an engineer or scientist in areas such as industrial research and development, product development and work in national research laboratories
• Our researchers are involved in the current European Space Agency ExoMars 2020 Project and engineering low dimensional materials, namely graphene
• The Department offers a number of modules through the medium of Welsh: further details are available from the Department
• Students who are interested in undertaking a Masters qualification may be interested in our MEng Engineering Physics course

Our Staff

Department of Physics Lecturers are all qualified to PhD level and have a track record of research in their fields of specialisation.

UCAS Tariff 120 - 112

A Levels BBB-BBC to include B in Physics and B in Mathematics

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-DMM with B in A level Physics and B in Mathematics

International Baccalaureate:
30-28 with 5 points in Physics and Mathematics at Higher Level

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall with 7 in Physics and Mathematics

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

What can I do with a degree in Engineering Physics?

This course is designed to allow students to progress and pursue a career in engineering, research and development.

But other graduates from the Physics department have discovered other pathways:

• Medical Physicist
• Radiation Protection Practitioner
• Research Scientist
• Systems Developer
• Product Development
• Technical Author
• Meteorologist

Employability is embedded across all of our teaching and ethics. We instill these skills in our students:

• Research and data analysis skills
• Enhanced mathematical and computational skills
• Effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Ability to work independently
• Time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
• Self-motivation and self-reliance
• Teamworking, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement