Imperial Physics places great emphasis on the development of transferable skills. A unique feature of the MSci degree programmes is a compulsory course entitled 'Research Interfaces'. This seeks to introduce Fourth Year students to the skills required by those trained in physics and other professionals. These range from the design and manufacture of equipment to the financial management of projects, from how to give a good presentation to how to assess the work of others. A central tenet of this course is that physicists and other professionals have to interact with people from other backgrounds, a matter of putting one's Transferable Skills into practise.
Most universities provide some student accommodation.
Imperial College guarantees you one year in College accommodation. Groups of students in their later years generally rent flats. Click here to visit the Accomodation Office web site. At Imperial College you will have a Personal Tutor, who will monitor your academic progress. Other help is available from the Physics Department's Senior Tutor, from the College's Student Counsellors, and from the brand-new Health Centre.