Experiment is the sole judge of scientific truth.
The majority of practising scientists do experimental work. It is essential that graduating physicists are able to take part in such work. The Practical Course also provides an opportunity to meet other members of the Department of Physics, including other undergraduates, postgraduate and research scientists. These opportunities can be used to discuss physics more widely than just the experiments on the course, and to ask about current research in the Department. On average, students spend one day per week doing experimental physics.