Careers in Physics
What jobs can you get with a physics degree?
King’s College London Physics graduates are in high demand because employers recognise the wide range of skills that they possess. We train physicists to be good problem solvers, to think logically and to apply mathematical and computational techniques to real problems.
Our physics graduates can be found in a range of sectors including research, education, management, finance, medicine, tech, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace. This includes roles as consultants, accountants, research scientists, analysts, environmental chemists, and engineers for companies including JP Morgan, Sky, Pfizer, Accenture, Amazon Web Services (AWS) the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and British Airways.
A high number of our students also go on to further study in the Department, and world-leading universities including Imperial, Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard etc.
The Careers Service and the Department of Physics run a specifically tailored careers programme for Physics students, which includes skills sessions and visits from leading employers.
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles: and companies:
Recent graduates have found employment at the following companies:
How studying abroad can help your career
Develop your skills with a physics degree at King's with the opportunity to spend a year abroad. Study at a partner institution overseas, experience a new culture, and gain a global perspective on physics while building valuable professional skills.