What you will learn on this page:
Why study Physics?
Studying physics enables you to look at the hidden laws that explain why all matter and energy in the known universe exists, where it comes from and how it works.
Physics supports your study of other science and tech subjects, including chemistry, biology, engineering, geography and computer science – and is especially closely linked to maths, so studying the two together can improve your skills in both.
With physics you can go into many careers, including non-physics careers such as management or finance, though relevant careers include engineering, research and technology roles.
A selection of jobs using Physics
Tap any job below to see the full career profile on the National Careers Service website – including what the job involves, what it pays, and how to get into it.
Acoustics consultant
Aerospace engineer
Agricultural engineer
Architect
Automotive engineer
Broadcast engineer
Building control officer
Building services engineer
Chemical engineer
Civil engineer
Design and development engineer
Electrical engineer
Electronics engineer
Geoscientist
Heat pump engineer
IT support technician
Nanotechnologist
Nuclear engineer
Physicist
Renewable energy engineer
Research scientist
Robotics engineer
This is just a selection – there are over 800 job profiles on the National Careers Service website, so there will be loads more jobs where an interest in Physics could take you.
