
Physics student stories
Hear from our students

Hi there, My name is Ricardo, I am an international student from Mexico currently on a fascinating journey doing the MSc in Fusion Energy…

Hello! I’m Will and I am a 5th year Physics student at the end of an MPhys Physics (with a year abroad) course. I…

What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of…

Hello! My name is Lauren and I’m currently in my second year of my undergraduate degree in Physics (MPhys). I know how daunting it…
Hear from our graduates
Our graduates are working in a wide range of sectors, from education to finance. Job titles have included accelerator physicist, electrical engineer, financial coordinator, IT analyst and environmental modeller.
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Having [a physics] background is really good because when you’re doing a lot of stakeholder engagement you are speaking to the engineers and the construction workers and the mechanics, you need to be able to communicate with them and understand them... Everyone wants a physicist.
Alex, MPhys Physics. Read more from Alex.

I think having a more logical mind from doing Physics makes it easier to be able to create the long formulas that you need when you’re pulling data sources together.
James, BSc Physics. Read more from James.