A physics degree opens doors to such a huge variety of career choices that the possibilities can seem bewildering. Tushna Commissariat and Matin Durrani guide students through the maze – helping you reflect, plan and take your next step with confidence

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Whether it’s cosmology , quantum mechanics or particle theory , most of us go into physics because we’re fascinated by the universe and its mysteries – and not because of the career options it might lead to. In fact, by the time you’re at university, you’re so snowed under with lectures, labs, coursework and tutorials – not to mention having fun – that there’s almost no time to think about what to do after graduating.

It doesn’t help either that most university staff are only familiar with careers in research, and so aren’t the best career mentors for physics students exploring the many options outside academia.…