What sorts of careers are open to physicists?

Physics applications, like the career opportunities, are extremely varied. Employers today actively seek out people who can prove their ability to think logically, understand complex ideas and apply them to the real world. If you want a career in science, the media, education, business or a host of other fields, physics can help give you the edge.

Some physicists tackle the application of physical ideas to industrial and engineering problems. Physics graduates also find employment in medicine, computing and finance. Typical sectors where physicists are found include:

• Research and development
• Design and production
• Telecommunications
• Medical physics
• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Meteorology
• Education

To learn more about careers in physics, visit the careers section of physics.org. It contains information about the kind of careers that a physics degree can lead to, sponsorship and work placements and how to become qualified.