Schools and colleges
Studying physics at school or college is the first step towards a wide variety of rewarding careers.
Physics provides a broad training in skills that are valued by all employers; an ability grasp concepts quickly, a determination to find coherent answers, along with problem-solving, analytical, mathematical and IT skills.
Even if you decide that you don't want to work in any physics-related industry, the skills and knowledge that you develop by studying physics will help you in whichever area you go into. Studying physics is a good way of keeping your options open.
If you are a school or college student and want to find out more about the careers from physics visit the careers section on physics.org.
If you are a teacher or careers advisor, find out more about the free careers resources for 11-19 year olds.
last edited: January 03, 2012
