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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of Bath - Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
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.
Application deadline
31/07/2025
Tuition fees
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£ 29,300per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Bath
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University League Table
8th
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Campus address
University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
11th out of 48 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 224187 83%12th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10091.0 91%5th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.13 78%32nd
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