About the course

On this course, you can learn from scientists who helped detect the Higgs boson and gravitational waves, and who are leading searches for dark matter. You'll learn how particles are detected, study key theories such as relativity and examine the laws of the universe at the subatomic level.

　　Particle physics is central to some of the biggest recent discoveries in science. On this course, you can learn from scientists who helped detect the Higgs boson and gravitational waves, and who are leading innovative neutrino experiments and searches for dark matter. You’ll learn how particles are detected, study key theories such as relativity and examine the laws of the universe at the subatomic level.

　　At the start of your course, you'll cover the essential physics behind everything else you'll study: heat, motion, electricity, magnetism and quantum mechanics. Lectures and lab classes are included in the same modules, so you won’t be learning about abstract topics in isolation. You’ll run experiments using the equipment in our modern laboratories to help you understand how important theories apply to the real world.

　　You'’ll explore essential physics in even more depth in second year. You will also start to specialise in particle physics, with modules on the detection of fundamental particles and special relativity, which is essential for understanding particles that travel to the speed of light and E mc2. Programming classes will teach you skills that are essential for particle physics and many other graduate careers.

　　Our physics students develop numerical, problem solving and data analysis skills that are useful in many graduate jobs, including computer programming, software engineering, data science, and research and development into new products and services. Their expertise can be applied to many of the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, from developing renewable energy technologies and improving medical treatments to creating quantum telecommunications systems and exploring outer space.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£80,850

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Sheffield
Autumn (September), 2025	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sheffield

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

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　　A Levels plus additional qualifications , BBB plus B in a relevant EPQ. BBB plus B in Core Maths

　　International Baccalaureate , 33

　　BTEC , DDD in a relevant subject

　　Scottish Highers , AAABB

　　Welsh Baccalaureate plus 2 A Levels , B plus AB

　　Access to HE Diploma , 60 credits overall in a social sciences subject with Distinctions in 30 Level 3 credits and Merits in 15 Level 3 credits

　　Mature students - explore other routes for mature students

　　English language requirements ,

　　You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C, IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification toefl ibt - Overall score of 88 with a minimum of 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking and 19 in Writing

　　We do not accept the TOEFL paper-based test, or MyBest scores

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sheffield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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