Physics (Research)

Our research has a high international profile, in keeping with the University's position as a leading research institution in the United Kingdom.

We cover a wide spectrum of activities, from fundamental physics to technological applications. Our activities are organised into five Research Groups and University Research Centres:

• Astrophysics group

• Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials

• Nanoscience group

• Theoretical and computational physics group

• Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science

Our recent Physics graduates have gone on to further research or teaching in the UK, Europe, China and Japan and research posts in the UK, Germany, Italy, Japan and South Africa. Employers include the Met Office, BAE systems, Renishaw, and Fianium in the UK.

You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.

Programme content
Learning

• Doctoral skills online

• Doctoral skills workshop

• Research project

• Supervisory team

Research content
Studying Physics at Bath will not only teach you about the structure of physical law, but it will allow you to take part in its discovery.

The Department houses world-leading equipment for:

• Fabricating and characterising photonic crystal optical fibres.

• A Nanofabrication Facility for the production of nanoscale electronic and optical devices.

• State-of-the-art UHV scanning probe microscopes in the Graphene Centre

We also have dedicated research officers managing our Material and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC²).

Postgraduate students are offered a variety of practical training courses and are encouraged to attend international scientific meetings.

Go to our department research page to find out more about our research.

Professional Development
Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.