I am delighted that you have chosen Physics at Durham for your studies. We are dedicated to ensuring that you get the best undergraduate learning experience, providing you with an intellectually challenging environment, developing your skills and preparing you for your future career. You will learn from internationally renowned Physicists working on innovative research ranging from the smallest to the largest scale, and from the most fundamental to the most applied. I look forward to welcoming you to Durham this October.
Professor Paula ChadwickHead of the Physics Department
Congratulations on getting a place amongst the physics student cohort at Durham! You can look forward to an excellent physics course taught by brilliant academic staff and an amazing student life surrounding it. There will be lots of opportunities for you to get involved, develop yourself and discover new interests at the numerous clubs and societies at college and university level. As we are always striving to improve the student experience, if you have any feedback for the department please contact your course representatives! Enjoy!
After you have confirmed your place at Durham and a University IT account has been set up for you, you will gain access to induction information via SharePoint and Blackboard (the University’s Virtual Learning Environment).
Information, including advice on module choices, will become available to you via SharePoint. You will need to submit your optional module choices in advance of your arrival in Durham in the online registration system. For the time being, please do not worry about this – no action is needed until September.
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