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.

Deep space: Massive light burst detected on Earth came from ‘infant’ Universe

Astrophysicists have discovered that a gamma-ray burst detected on earth came from an explosion that occurred when the Universe was only 880 million years old.

Laser scientists from Bath and Bulgaria strengthen ties in Sofia

A series of workshops on photonic and laser systems in Sofia strengthen collaborations between scientists from the UK and Bulgaria.

£1.1M funding for the world's first needle-free continuous glucose monitor

Transdermal Diagnostics receives £800,000 in seed funding and a £300,000 grant from Innovate UK.

Department of Physics holds second Eureka research conference

The conference celebrated recent scientific achievements in the areas of Photonics, Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Theory.

Researchers awarded Faraday Division Horizon Prize

A team of scientists including Chemistry and Physics researchers from Bath has won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2022 Faraday Division Horizon Prize.

Bath researchers attend joint optics workshop at Tel Aviv University

Researchers from the Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials at Bath attend a workshop hosted by the Tel Aviv University Center for Light-Matter Interaction

People in the Department of Physics

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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. 

My Science Project

Create your own physics project with scientists and win prizes.

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.