Undergraduate courses in physics and astrophysics Learn more about our physics courses, including entry requirements and course structure.
Available PhD Projects in the Department of Physics See available PhD projects in the Department of Physics
5 reasons to study physics at Bath From placements to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study physics at Bath. Here are our top 5.
Nuria Jordana wins prize for her insightful poster on Gamma-ray bursts University of Bath astrophysics PhD student Nuria Jordana has won the ‘best poster’ award at a major international conference on astronomy.
Photon-photon polaritons: the intriguing particles that emerge when two photons couple Researchers exploring the interactions between light particles, photons and matter find that optical microresonators host quasiparticles made by two photons.
New galaxy sheds light on how stars form Detailed observations of molecular gas in a tidal dwarf galaxy have important implications for our understanding of how stars are formed.
Milestone discovery in black hole research Astronomers find X-rays lingering years after landmark neutron star collision.
Bath collaboration aims to blitz infections with deep-ultraviolet light Scientists at Bath are collaborating on a major project that aims to transform the treatment of dangerous infections and ‘inoperable’ cancers.
Stack and twist: physicists accelerate the hunt for revolutionary new materials Bath scientists take an important step towards understanding the interaction between layers of atomically thin materials arranged in stacks.
Facilities available for physics students, researchers and industry Explore the facilities available for teaching, research or commercial use with expert support from university staff.
Department of Physics research We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Physics outreach opportunities for schools Find out how your school can access our teaching resources, and let's work together to communicate the excitement of physics to children.
Encouraging the next generation Mathematics and Physics student Rebecca Lane found inspiration for the future while attending a STEM event during her placement.
I supported forecasting, modelling and statistical analysis at the Home Office Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.
Revolutionising household products on placement at Dyson Physics student Tim Jones on gaining experience in a research-engineering role and securing a graduate role with Dyson.