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    Physics Work Experience
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    Physics Work Experience

    by Study Mind

    A hands-on physics career camp combining experiments, STEM workshops, observatory and industry visits, mentoring, and university application support.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Physics Work Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Years 10-13; B1 English

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    London, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £1,799; £2,999; £3,999

    Duration

    1-3 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    EngineeringScienceSpace & physics
    Class size: Up to 12 students
    Accommodation: Optional UCL residential package
    Meals: Three meals, snacks and water
    Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate; reference letter
    Tutors / faculty: Physicists, engineers and STEM educators

    Physics Work Experience summary

    Study Mind's camp uses experiments, simulations, engineering challenges, and visits to connect school physics with real STEM practice.

    The curriculum ranges from mechanics and electricity to astrophysics, modern physics, Python, and space science, alongside UCAS and career guidance.

    It suits students who want structured subject exploration, professional insight, and a university-style residential option rather than an unstructured workplace placement.

    What is Physics Work Experience?

    Physics Work Experience is Study Mind's in-person Physics Summer Career Camp, combining academic physics with experiments, workshops, simulations, and problem-solving. The curriculum covers mechanics, electricity, waves, modern physics, space science, engineering applications, and introductory Python.

    Students learn in small groups with physicists, engineers, researchers, and STEM educators. The experience also includes visits, mentoring, UCAS guidance, personal statement support, and career exploration across fields such as astrophysics, robotics, renewable energy, and scientific research.

    Why Succeed highlights Physics Work Experience

    • Experiments, simulations, engineering challenges, and visits make the experience more practical than a lecture-only physics course.

    • Small groups and personalized feedback create useful access to physicists, engineers, researchers, and STEM educators.

    • The curriculum connects school physics with university study and careers in engineering, astrophysics, robotics, renewable energy, and research.

    • Students can combine subject learning with UCAS, personal statement, interview, and degree-choice guidance.

    • Optional supervised accommodation provides a university-style central London experience.

    Who is Physics Work Experience for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy physics and want hands-on subject exploration, career insight, small-group support, and university application guidance.

    Not ideal if

    You need paid employment, an accredited qualification, or a traditional workplace placement with independent job duties.

    Is Physics Work Experience worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for students who want to test their interest in physics through structured experiments, visits, mentoring, and career conversations. The small groups, application guidance, certificate, and reference letter create clear material for later reflection.

    The main limitation is cost, especially with residential accommodation, and participation alone will not secure a university place. Its value depends on engaging actively and explaining what you learned rather than treating the certificate as the outcome.

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    Cost and what is included

    £1,799; £2,999; £3,999; includes 30, 60, or 90 hours of subject-specific programming, Hands-on career simulations, Program materials, equipment, and resources, Industry and on-site experience, On-site safeguarding and pastoral care, Graduation ceremony and framed certificate, Reference letter, Residential packages add a private room, meals, travel, and activities.

    Accommodation

    Optional UCL residential package

    Meals

    Three meals, snacks and water

    Supervision or safety information

    Yes. The residential option uses single rooms at UCL Ramsay Hall and includes meals, supervision, travel between venues, and evening activities.

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    1-3 weeks; London, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Physics Work Experience need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high during the camp.

    Best started

    Begin planning at least six to eight weeks before your preferred intake, allowing longer for accommodation, travel, bursary, or visa arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Moving between theory, experiments, coding, and collaborative problem-solving.

    Typical preparation

    • Review core mechanics, electricity, waves, and energy vocabulary before attending.

    • Prepare questions about physics degrees and career routes for tutors and guest professionals.

    • Complete pre-course reading when it arrives and check the specialized packing list.

    • Bring a notepad or writing device and a water bottle.

    Useful if

    You can confidently participate in English at CEFR B1 level or above.

    What do students do on Physics Work Experience?

    Students move through practical physics, career exploration, university preparation, and visits during a structured weekday timetable.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Build foundational context through an introduction to physics.

    2. 2

      Apply mechanics and forces in a roller-coaster design activity.

    3. 3

      Explore astrophysics through the scale of the universe.

    4. 4

      Use Python to model scientific problems and solutions.

    5. 5

      Visit locations such as Greenwich Observatory and other science or industry settings.

    6. 6

      Complete UCAS, careers, and pathways sessions before graduation.

    Physics Work Experience dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Bookings may continue until the week before a course when space remains.

    Date not confirmed

    Intake 1 — 1 week

    28 June-2 July 2027

    Upcoming

    Intake 1 — 2 weeks

    28 June-9 July 2027

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    Intake 1 — 3 weeks

    28 June-16 July 2027

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    Intake 2 — 1 week

    5-9 July 2027

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    Intake 2 — 2 weeks

    5-16 July 2027

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    Intake 2 — 3 weeks

    5-23 July 2027

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    Intake 3 — 1 week

    12-16 July 2027

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    Intake 3 — 2 weeks

    12-23 July 2027

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    Intake 3 — 3 weeks

    12-30 July 2027

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    Intake 4 — 1 week

    19-23 July 2027

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    Intake 4 — 2 weeks

    19-30 July 2027

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    Intake 4 — 3 weeks

    19 July-6 August 2027

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    Intake 5 — 1 week

    26-30 July 2027

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    Intake 5 — 2 weeks

    26 July-6 August 2027

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    Intake 5 — 3 weeks

    26 July-13 August 2027

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    Intake 6 — 1 week

    2-6 August 2027

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    Intake 6 — 2 weeks

    2-13 August 2027

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    Intake 7 — 1 week

    9-13 August 2027

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 15-18

    • UK Years 10-13

    • Genuine passion for physics

    • Parent or carer consent

    • Able to attend an advertised week

    • English at CEFR B1 or IELTS 4.0-5.0

    • No previous physics experience required

    How much does Physics Work Experience cost?

    1-week camp

    £1,799 — Camp-only fee.

    Funding or discounts

    • 2-week camp: £2,999 — Camp-only fee.
    • 3-week camp: £3,999 — Camp-only fee.
    • 1-week residential: £2,999 — Camp and residential package.
    • 2-week residential: £5,499 — Camp and residential package.
    • 3-week residential: £7,499 — Camp and residential package.
    • Bursaries: Full, 75%, or 50% — Needs-based support; accommodation is not covered.

    What's included

    30, 60, or 90 hours of subject-specific programming, Hands-on career simulations, Program materials, equipment, and resources, Industry and on-site experience, On-site safeguarding and pastoral care, Graduation ceremony and framed certificate, Reference letter, Residential packages add a private room, meals, travel, and activities

    How to apply to Physics Work Experience

    1. 1

      Choose the one-, two-, or three-week program option.

    2. 2

      Select an intake and preferred accommodation arrangement.

    3. 3

      Enter the student's details and parent or guardian information online.

    4. 4

      Pay the full fee or the £500 deposit to confirm the booking.

    5. 5

      Review the confirmation, reading resources, and pre-course guidance.

    6. 6

      For a bursary, submit financial evidence, an essay task, and a teacher reference.

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    What does Physics Work Experience cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Mechanics and forces

    Explore motion, energy, and forces through practical experiments and design challenges.

    Electricity and magnetism

    Investigate circuits, magnetism, and energy systems through demonstrations and lab activities.

    Waves, light and sound

    Study wave behavior and how light and sound are produced and measured.

    Modern physics and space

    Discuss relativity, atomic structure, astrophysics, and space physics through simulations.

    Scientific computing and careers

    Use introductory Python and explore physics degrees, UCAS applications, and STEM pathways.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Physics Work Experience?

    A typical day during the program.

    Monday

    Introduction to physics and roller-coaster design, followed by residential bowling.

    Tuesday

    Astrophysics and a pendulum experiment, followed by a residential arcade activity.

    Wednesday Thursday

    Python, an industry visit, and Greenwich Observatory activities.

    Friday

    UCAS applications, careers and pathways, graduation, and residential checkout.

    Who teaches on Physics Work Experience?

    Experienced physicists, engineers, researchers, and STEM educators lead the camp, supported by professionals with academic and industry experience. Students receive small-group teaching, one-to-one mentoring, personalized feedback, and UCAS guidance.

    The official page profiles a theoretical physics graduate from Imperial College London and an accredited UCAS adviser.

    Where do students stay on Physics Work Experience?

    Residential plan

    • UCL Ramsay Hall: Students stay in single rooms with shared social and study spaces.
    • Meals and amenities: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, water, and essential amenities are included.
    • Pastoral care: Residential guardians and 24/7 safeguarding support supervise the stay.
    • Social program: Evening activities are included, with weekend sightseeing for longer stays.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day attendance: Students attend daytime teaching, workshops, visits, and lunch without overnight housing.

    Standard rooms have shared bathrooms; an ensuite upgrade is separately priced.

    What happens after Physics Work Experience?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use practical experiences as evidence of subject curiosity in later applications.

    Reflect on physics, engineering, astrophysics, robotics, energy, or research pathways.

    Receive UCAS, personal statement, interview, and degree-choice guidance.

    Earn a completion certificate when the attendance threshold is met.

    Receive a reference letter as part of the program package.

    Participation does not guarantee a university-admissions or career outcome.

    Where does Physics Work Experience take place?

    The camp is based in central London, with university-style teaching and visits to science, observatory, laboratory, museum, and industry settings. Residential students stay at UCL Ramsay Hall and travel with program guardians between accommodation and venues.

    Residential check-in is on the Sunday before teaching starts, with checkout on the final Friday.

    Physics Work Experience FAQs

    No. The program is designed for beginners and students already studying physics, with guided progression from core concepts to more advanced topics.

    The curriculum includes mechanics, forces, electricity, magnetism, waves, light, sound, energy, thermodynamics, atomic structure, modern physics, astrophysics, geophysics, and space science.

    Students complete experiments, lab simulations, engineering challenges, coding, workshops, demonstrations, and science or industry visits.

    Experienced physicists, engineers, researchers, STEM educators, and university advisers provide teaching, mentoring, feedback, and career guidance.

    Yes. The residential option uses single rooms at UCL Ramsay Hall and includes meals, supervision, travel between venues, and evening activities.

    Yes. International students are welcome and receive travel and settling-in guidance, but they need sufficient English to participate fully.

    A Certificate of Completion requires at least 90% attendance. Study Mind may issue a participation certificate when attendance falls below that threshold.

    Study Mind states that students can continue receiving UCAS application, personal statement, and interview-preparation support.

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    • Residential Policy - Study Mind
    • Summer Career Camps - Terms and Conditions - Study Mind
    • Study Mind Work Experience | Career Programmes 2026
    • Camps form - Study Mind
    • Contact Us - Medic Mind
    • Private Candidate A-Levels: How to Book and Succeed - Study Mind
    • A-Level Chemistry Book - Study Mind
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    • Top Universities to Apply for with Your GCSE Grades - Study Mind
    • Physics Summer Career Camp: Hands-on Physics Experience

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