1. Physics at Cardiff University Angela Whiteside 3 rd Year Undergraduate MPhys Physics and Astronomy

2. Why study physics at university?  The foundation of modern science, encompassing a huge variety of fascinating fields, including:  Cosmology  Astronomy  Relativity  Nanotechnology  Optics  Musical acoustics  Radiography  Quantum Mechanics  Electronics  Thermodynamics  Promotes many vital personal skills, strengthening both practical and theoretical problem solving abilities.

3. Why Physics? Applicants for science courses, especially Physics, at university continue to drop. However, Physics graduates are highly desirable to employers. As a result, physicists have one of the highest graduate employment ratings of any subject. 95% of Cardiff Physics graduates are working or studying 6 months after graduation.

4. Why study Physics at Cardiff University?  Highly regarded Physics department, at the forefront of international scientific research.  Excellent facilities- 24 hour computer access and modern, well- equipped on-site library.  Flexibility and choice offered within undergraduate study, allowing students to choose to study their own areas of interest.  Friendly and approachable teaching staff offering personal tuition and guidance throughout study.

5. How study is structured Courses available:  BSc & MPhys Physics  BSc & MPhys Physics and Astronomy  BSc & MPhys Astrophysics  BSc Physics with Medical Physics  BSc Theoretical and Computational Physics  BSc Engineering Physics  BSc Physics and Music  BSc Physics and Chemistry  BSc Physics and Mathematics  BSc Physics and Computing

6. The First year  Emphasis is on teaching key physics fundamentals, vital mathematical skills and laboratory techniques.  Weekly timetable- 10 hours of lectures 4 hour lab session 3-4 hours of tutorials and exercise classes

7. Latter years  Proceeding years allow you to split off into more specialised areas of research, undertaking final projects alongside professionals in the lab environment.  Wide choice of modules and practical work in the field of interest.  Work experience opportunities, trips and special lectures.

8. What comes next?  Graduate with a broad range of skills, attractive to all employers in a variety of fields.  Average starting salary- £16,104 (Law-£15,219, Accounting-£15,902, Architecture- £15,075)  The option to continue study with a Masters or PhD.  Many graduates go into scientific, engineering, or IT professions- jobs directly linked to their degree.  A large portion also enter business, financial or commercial-based careers, helped by the vital numerical, logical and problem solving abilities that they learnt whilst studying Physics.

9. Why come to Cardiff?  The capital of Wales; a thriving, rapidly expanding city with excellent transport connections.  Home to many major sports, music and political events.  Clean, attractive city, with many shops, leisure facilities and entertainment venues. Recently named cheapest university town to live in the whole of the UK!

10. Why Cardiff University?  World class university with 25,000 students, offering excellent facilities and quality of teaching.  Wide selection of comfortable and affordable student accommodation.  One of the UK’s best Student Unions, providing key student services and offering popular, cheap and enjoyable nights out!  Excellent student gym and sport facilities. Many different societies and groups to join. From football or cheerleading to science fiction or politics, there is something for every interest!

11. Thanks for listening!  Questions……………………………………..?