Employers of physics graduates include academic institutions, government research organisations and industry.
Industries employing physicists are varied and include:
- aerospace and defence;
- education;
- energy;
- engineering;
- instrumentation;
- manufacturing;
- oil and gas;
- science and telecommunications.
Physics graduates not directly using their physics degree can pursue careers in a range of sectors such as IT and consultancy, the environmental industry, financial services, legal sector, transport and utilities.
Find information on employers in engineering and manufacturing, information technology, science and pharmaceuticals, and other job sectors.