Physics Careers

As a Physics Major, you will develop a set of universally applicable analytic and problem-solving skills, and gain a scientific perspective on the world around you. While you learn about how the universe works, you will also be learning how to formulate scientific questions and how to develop rigorous and quantitative approaches to answering them.

The skills you gain as a Physics Major can provide a foundation for a variety of careers, in fields such as applied physics, medical science, and information technology. These skills are valued even in non-science fields such as law and business. Many of our graduates also continue their formal education in Physics and Astronomy, often in top-level graduate programs. To find out what UK Physics and Astronomy majors have gone on to do, see the lists of Recent Graduates and Alumni.

The American Institute of Physics maintains several databases with information about careers for physics degree holders.

The Society of Physics Students also maintains a website on careers using physics.