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Department of Physics

The courses we offer are complemented by our inspirational research programmes in physics and astrophysics.

Research Excellence Framework 2021

96% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).


Department of Physics research

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We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.

News

Our latest research news and press releases.


Can rainbows monitor the environment?

Artist's impressino of molecules and scattered light

New nanotechnology may make it easier to identify the chemical composition of impurities and their geometrical shape in samples of air, liquid and live tissue.

Events

Details about our Department's upcoming and past events.


How will AI transform robotics?

9 Jun 2023 1.15pm 8 West 3.13, 8 West, University of Bath

Guest speaker Prof Nathan Lepora presents the latest of our research colloquia series, open to all staff and students.

Eureka 2023 - Physics in the South West

14 Jun 2023 9.30am Chancellor's Building Level 2, The Chancellors' Building, University of Bath

Showcasing Physics research from Universities in the South West (Exeter, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff and Bath; free admission for academics).

Study physics with us

Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including our top 5 reasons to study physics at Bath.


People, facilities, research and outreach

Find staff and facilities in the department and see how your school or college can get involved with our work.


Department of Physics research

optical fibres

We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.

Placement stories

Find out what it's like to go on a placement while studying at Bath.


Our Alumni

The Bath Alumni blog: insights & stories from campus & beyond


Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome a diverse community of students and staff.


End of Year Report 2022

From research, through outreach to teaching, find out the highlights of everything that has happened over the year 2022 in the Department of Physics.

About the Department of Physics

Our broad selection of courses satisfy a wide range of interests, preparing students not only for a career in physics but many other fields as well.

Our diversity as a department is reflected through the variety of research conducted by our seven research groups and centres encompassing physics on the smallest nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.


Get in touch

For any queries about our research or courses, please contact us in person or online.

We are based in the 8 West building on campus

University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom