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Make a difference with your degree

Choose Manchester and you'll benefit from world-class teaching at a time when scientific expertise is of paramount importance.

You'll also unlock numerous opportunities to connect with potential employers to shape your future and make a difference with your degree.

Ranked first in England for physics and astronomy (Academic Rankings of World Universities, 2020).

We operate the Jodrell Bank Observatory (UNESCO World Heritage Site), home to the international headquarters of the Square Kilometre Array.

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You will be taught by world-leading experts in their field through lectures, where you will understand and master the subject material.

Your understanding will also benefit from a rich suite of learning resources such as videos, podcasts, presentations, notes and quizzes, which allow you to work at your own pace. Other in-person activities such as workshops, tutorials and labs will enable you to apply your understanding to real problems.

 

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What does a typical week look like?

Our First Year Tutor, Dr Draga Pihler-Puzovic talks about the current blended learning approach in the Department.

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Why I chose Physics at Manchester

Clea Dronne tells us about moving from France to study Physics and joining the Women in Science and Engineering Society.

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Studying at the University is a fantastic experience, but we’re always on hand to support you during your time with us when you need advice or help.

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Erin Raif is studying the MPhys course and tells us why it’s a good thing to have your head in the clouds.

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Professor Tim O’Brien explains how undergraduates can make the most of the Jodrell Bank facilities.

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We know the last few months have been challenging and uncertain for us all.

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Brian Cox is Professor of Particle Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, as well as a broadcaster and author.

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From Cosmology to Climate Change

Professor Sarah Bridle goes from looking for dark matter to researching the carbon footprint of her breakfast.

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The Hunt for the Higgs

In this Physics talk Professor Andrew Pilkington discusses the physics behind the Higgs boson discovery at the Large Hadron Collider.

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Large Hadron Collider Experiment

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We will be hosting a dedicated session for parents/carers and supporters in 2021.

In December 2020 we held an event where parents/carers and supporters asked questions they had about the Manchester offer. If your parents/carers missed this, or want to attend again, we will be hosting a second session in 2021.  

Once details have been confirmed, we will send you booking details via email, which you can pass on to your parents/carers and supporters.

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We will be running more sessions about teaching and student experience for our offer-holders next year. Complete our session request form if there's a particular topic you want to find out about.

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