Try Physics 2025

Are you thinking about studying physics and would appreciate a taster to see what it would be like? Then Try Physics is for you. 

Try Physics is a half-day event comprising workshop, talks, demos and a practical lab designed to showcase the various elements that are part of physics as a subject and physics as a degree programme. 

At Try Physics you will engage in hands-on activities in areas such as mechanics, light and sound that will demonstrate important physical principles and their use in modern technology. In addition, you will learn about the Big Bang and about the Quantum world. A lab practical will allow you to turn your mobile phone into a physics lab. You will also gain an appreciation of the wide variety of career options that are available to physics graduates. 

Because of the practical nature of some elements of the event, there is a limited number of spaces available. To be sure of your place, please book in as soon as possible. This event has proven to be very popular in previous years with 100% of attendees saying that they would recommend Try Physics to a friend.

What is the BSc (Hons) in Physics for Modern Technology?

The BSc (Hons) in Physics for Modern Technology is a full time, four year, honours degree which can be chosen within the SE501 - Bachelor of Science (Hons) Common Entry Route. This is an inter-disciplinary course which provides students with an understanding of the physics underlying modern technologies such as semiconductors, optics/photonics, alternative energy, and sensor systems. It is designed to provide students with strong and complementary skills in the areas of physics, engineering, mathematics and programming. Graduates will develop a range of transferable skills that are valued and much sought after by industry. 

Why are Physics and Technology important?

• Physics is central to understanding the world around us and it is the driving force behind most modern technologies
• Smartphones, iPads, fibre-optics, lasers, GPS satellites, solid state drives, radiotherapy beams, smart sensors, medical imaging systems, and a host of other devices and systems are all applications of physics.  

Tap here for more information on our BSc (Hons) in Physics for Modern Technology course.