Why Study Physics

Physics is a fundamental science which is concerned with the study of natural phenomena from the cosmological scale (galaxies, black holes, quasars) to the sub-nuclear scale (quarks, gluons, neutrinos). Physicists play a vital role in the development of many new technologies, and the fundamental laws of physics find application in almost every branch of science, engineering and technology.
For example, the pumping action of the heart, the speed of switching circuits in a computer, the stresses acting on a bridge, are all subject to the laws of physics. In order to make significant advances in any branch of science it is necessary to have a thorough grasp of basic principles, and it is no accident that many distinguished scientists in disciplines as varied as computer science, biochemistry and engineering were trained originally as physicists.

Career Infomation

If you enjoy physics at school, why not consider doing physics at university? Quite apart from the excellent career opportunities you will have as a physics graduate, there is also the excitement of learning about physical theories such as relativity and quantum mechanics, and the satisfaction of understanding how things work. Check out these websites for further career information:

• Physics Careers - A day in the life of ...
• BigBangBlogs.org
• MyScienceCareer

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