Case Studies
Each month, we'll feature a case study on a BSc or MPhys Physics graduate to provide you with an insight into the types of careers that our graduates pursue.
A few things to bear in mind...
- Some of our graduates go on to have careers in Science. But many do not. This is because there are lots of careers where a Physics degree is an asset and employers in a wide range of sectors will be keen to employ you.
- Most of our students graduate with a BSc. If we feature a MPhys graduate in a career that interests you, this is not to say that you couldn't pursue that career with a BSc.
- We'll try to feature a mix of graduates in relation to degree programme, BSc/MPhys, gender and ethnicity. Over time, this should average out to reflect the department's population. For example, we may feature more male students (around 4 out of 5) and this is reflective of our gender split.
- We've created a library of all case studies so that you get to the see the variety of careers over time.
- Read the latest alumni career news on the University webpage CareersLink opens in a new window.
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We'd love to find out why you chose to study at Warwick and what you're up to now. Your story will give future and current students a flavour of what our alumni go on to do and inspire them to follow in your footstep Share your alumni career story with us.
September 2025
Patrick Doherty
BSc Physics (2015-2018)
Structural Simulations Engineer (NanoAvionics)
I remember my time as a Physics student at the University of Warwick fondly, not least because of the engaging teaching and guidance provided to me through my lecturers and mentors, but also through the many social and sports clubs available at Warwick of which I was a part. I was a member of the University Big Band honing my skills as a saxophone player where I have met friends for life. Highlights at Warwick for me include sitting on the band executive committee in my final year, organising gigs and tours for the band which helped me to grow my teamworking skills, and conducting research in my final year project looking at the interaction of light and copper nanoparticles! I was fortunate to be able to use some of the really high-tech equipment in the department to achieve my project goals.
The Physics careers staff also helped me to prepare for interviews as I moved into the working world. The staff were able to assist me with the presentation and content of my CV which I believe greatly helped my application to stand out from the crowd. Today, I work as an aerospace engineer, which I achieved in part thanks to the numerical, social, and organisational skills developed at Warwick, both in the Physics department and from the University as a whole.