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Physics with Pilot Studies BSc (Hons)

This unique, innovative programme combines a broad-based education in physics with an opportunity for those interested in flying to pursue specialist modules. Flight training, towards your Private Pilot Licence, can also be opted for.

 

What's it About?

Combined with a solid core of physics modules, students study special interest topics covering the theory associated with flying training. Students choosing this course are not only interested in physics but also have a keen interest in flying. This course offers a unique opportunity to combine these interests in a degree that follows our typical 'Physics with' pattern of a full physics core programme along with speciality modules (that cover various aspects of aviation and flight training).

 

Physics with Pilot Studies can include regular flying training during the first two years of the degree. You will have the option to follow a structured pilot training programme, at additional cost, and to sit the appropriate ground school examinations needed for the award of a Private Pilot Licence.

A total of 45 flying hours is included within the optional training programme, with the twin aims of enabling you to fly solo by the end of first year and obtain a Private Pilot Licence by the end of second year.

Specialist modules address a broad range of scientific, legal, business and technical issues in the aviation field - including topics such as: principles of air navigation, safety assessment, route planning, navigation systems, human factors, airport operation and aircraft reliability. Students are also encouraged to join the Manchester and Salford Universities Air Squadron where it will be possible for them to complement their studies with practical experience of aviation.

Physics with Pilot Studies - Careers

After graduation, you will have made a first and major step towards qualification as a pilot. But, the careers open to you include those of any other physics graduate. Thus, you may wish to continue your studies by registering for a higher degree or enter the world of work. In addition, your specialist experience in aviation and flying makes you attractive to employers in the airline, airport and aerospace sectors - all of them strong in the North West. Recent employers of our graduates include Rolls Royce and British Aerospace plc. Areas of aerospace that regularly employ physicists include: aviation emissions, civil/defence, aerospace development, aviation security, training systems, simulations, noise research, and air transport management.

Studying Physics at Salford opens up the many and varied career paths available for physicists.

For a detailed overview of general employment opportunities for physicists, see for example:
Career Directions & Working Life from the Institute of Physics. See also:
Typical Job Sectors & Careers Using Physics from physics.org.

Courses, Assessment and Degree Structure

Each year of study is broken down into two semesters - see the Academic Year Calendar for the exact dates of these semesters. In each academic year, your courses add up to a total of 120 'credits'. Each of the following (except Flying Training) is a 10-credit course, otherless otherwise stated. Final degree class is calculated from the year averages of the last two years (with weightings of 1/4 and 3/4).

Click on any of the course titles below to find out detailed information on syllabus, reading texts and the full module specification (which includes information on assessment).

Specialist Pilot Studies modules and activities are highlighted below.

First Year

 Semesters 1 & 2
 Fundamentals of Physics A  [  dynamics.quanta.relativity  ] - 20 credits
 Fundamentals of Physics B  [  thermal.waves.optics  ] - 20 credits
 Frontiers of Physics and Entrepreneurial Skills  [  frontiers.employers.skills  ] - 20 credits

Second Year

 Semesters 1 & 2
 Route Planning and Navigation Systems (20 credits)

 

Optional Placement Year in Industry

You will have the opportunity of spending a year in an Industrial Placement at the end of Level 2. The Industrial Year may also be taken abroad.

Placements cover a wide range of different technical job areas. In recent years, students have worked in companies such as British Aerospace.

 

BSc Third Year

 Semesters 1 & 2
 Project - BSc degrees (40 credits)

 Option:  i) Semesters 1 & 2 - Avionics (20 credits)
 or         ii) Semester 1 - Airport Design, Management & Operation
 and          Semester 2 - Aircraft Reliability and Maintenance

Please note that exact course content is subject to change.

 

Joule Physics Laboratory, Salford - Key Facts

Accreditation:  Our Physics degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics, and so lead to recognised qualification as a physicist.

UCAS Code:  Physics with Pilot Studies BSc (Hons) - F3HK BSc/PWPS

Entry Requirements (Advanced GCE level):  260 points including 80 points (C) minimum in both physics and mathematics. See UCAS Tariff Tables for other entry qualifications. Offers are tailor-made. We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and from access students.

Course Enquiries Service:  T +44 (0)161 295 4545;  Email (EU Students);  Email (International Students)

Academic Enquiries:  Professor Ian Morrison;
 T +44 (0)161 295 5303;  Email

 

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