通过这个学位，您可以探索大气，海洋，冰盖和地壳，太空天气和太阳背后的物理学。您还将从物理学的角度加深对关键环境问题的理解，包括大气污染和气候变化。这些知识对于解决当今地球面临的许多问题至关重要。该课程的第一年将为您提供关键数学技术和科学原理（如核物理和环境化学）的全面基础。在第二年和最后几年，您将能够选择可选模块，根据自己的兴趣定制课程。这些将使您能够专注于地球科学，海洋学，水文学，太空天气或大气科学等领域。
Through this degree you can explore the physics behind the atmosphere, oceans, ice sheets and the Earth's crust, as well as space weather and the Sun. You will also develop an understanding of key environmental issues, including atmospheric pollution and climate change, from a physics perspective. This knowledge is essential for tackling many of the problems facing the planet today.The first year of the course will provide you with a thorough grounding in key mathematical techniques and scientific principles, such as nuclear physics and environmental chemistry. During your second and final years you will be able to select optional modules, tailoring the course to suit your interests. These will enable you to specialise in areas such as earth sciences, oceanography, hydrology, space weather or atmospheric science.Teaching is divided between lectures and practical work, but the ratio depends on options selected. You will have the opportunity to carry out a range of experiments using our extensive fluid dynamics and instrument labs, and atmospheric observatory. During your final year you will have the option of attending a summer field study trip to the Isle of Arran. You will also carry out an independent research project, working closely with a member of staff on a topic of your choice.<br><br>In a greener economy, graduates who can understand, model and predict environmental changes are increasingly in demand. You could move into areas such as water resource management, environmental consultancy, energy supply, flood modelling, pollution predication or terrestrial and space weather forecasting. Government agencies, such as the UK Met Office and Environment Agency, are major employers of environmental physics graduates, as are the power, utilities, transport, agriculture and health sectors.<br><br>In addition to careers related to the environment, your problem solving and numeracy skills will allow you to move into the finance, management consultancy and insurance sectors. Alternatively, you could choose to enter teacher training.<br><br>The degree is also a stepping stone to PhD study, and your solid grounding in fundamental physics will enable you to research topics beyond those linked to the environment and climate.