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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement

University of Exeter

(4.1)
160 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement course at University of Exeter.

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UCAS Tariff

128

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Exeter. These students are taking Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement or another course from the same subject area.

Physics
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsA
ChemistryB
Further MathematicsB
Computer ScienceB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F344

Here's what University of Exeter says about its Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement course.

The BSc in Physics with Quantum Technology programme at the University of Exeter will give you a solid understanding of modern physics, while at the same time, it will develop your professional skills and will prepare you for your future career as a physicist. Our Physics with Quantum Technology focus on the core of mainstream physics, but also provide a balanced understanding of modern practical and technological applications of quantum physics. Our programmes, fully accredited by the Institute of Physics, are carefully designed around a skills development roadmap, that starts in day one, and continues across the whole degree. Stage by stage, you will develop your understanding of classical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, relativity, solid state physics, and many other aspects of modern Physics. In parallel, and through our carefully designed skills development curriculum, you will become proficient at fundamental professional and highly employable skills like experimental physics, data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, science communication, and scientific programming. Since Physics is an inherently collaborative discipline, the final year of the programme also involves substantial open-ended project work. BSc students undertake two one-term extended projects, which may be experimental or theoretical in nature. You will have the opportunity to undertake team-based work tackling real-world problems, and have the chance to develop your ability to communicate the results of complex investigations to a variety of audiences in different ways.

Source: University of Exeter

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Location

University of Exeter - Exeter campuses | Devon

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with year in industry

Subjects

• Physics

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£31,200 per year
International£31,200 per year

University of Exeter student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 160 reviews from University of Exeter's students and alumni
5 star
28%
4 star
53%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
1%
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1st year

Adult nursing

4 weeks ago

The Students’ Union looks busy on the surface with lots of societies and events, but in reality I didn’t feel represented or supported. Because of my nursing placements I could rarely attend anything, and there was very little understanding of how professional courses miss out on “normal” SU life. ...

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1st year

Adult nursing

4 weeks ago

I enjoyed my first term and the campus/city itself has the potential to offer a good “uni life”. However, once placements started I could barely take part in anything. I was constantly travelling, exhausted and away from campus, which meant I missed out on societies, friendships and the normal stude...

University life

1st year

Adult nursing

4 weeks ago

The financial impact of studying here was devastating. I was sent on placements far from home with little realistic help towards travel or accommodation, and I ended up spending hundreds of pounds of my own money that I could never properly claim back. The small bursary available didn’t come close t...

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Finance

1st year

Adult nursing

4 weeks ago

The “support” at this university was one of the worst parts of my experience. I was often treated more like a criminal or a case file than a student. Instead of being supported, I felt watched, judged and treated as if I was always about to do something wrong. Although I repeatedly raised that this...

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1st year

Adult nursing

4 weeks ago

The physical campus looks fine on the surface, but my experience of the facilities was very negative. Accommodation and placement arrangements were poorly organised, with students expected to travel long distances at their own expense and very little realistic help with costs. I ended up hundreds of...

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1st year

Adult nursing

4 weeks ago

The course structure and culture were extremely poor. Timetables and placement information were often given late or changed at short notice, which made planning accommodation, travel and part-time work almost impossible and left me out of pocket. There was a lot of emphasis on “professionalism” but ...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Exeter

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Exeter students who took the Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.

Physics

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

98%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

98%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

93%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

86%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

70%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

86%

med

How well organised is your course?

93%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

93%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

74%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

82%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

93%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

92%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

65%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

93%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

Student information

See who's studying at University of Exeter. These students are taking Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement or another course from the same subject area.

Physics
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female21%Male77%Other2%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students350
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Exeter graduates who took Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement - or another course in the same subject area.

Physics

Graduate statistics

85%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

87%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Information Technology Professionals

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Natural and social science professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Exeter graduates who took Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement - or another course in the same subject area.

Physics and astronomy

Earnings

£31.4k

First year after graduation

£35k

Third year after graduation

£40.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physics with Quantum Technology with Professional Placement.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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