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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.


Events

Here is a list of upcoming events


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

Learn more about 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.


Student and Staff Prizes and Awards

Find out more about prizes and awards recognising our staff and students alike.


Our Alumni

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


Esther McMorris (BSc Physics 1996)

Esther McMorris (BSc Physics 1996)

Bath alumna Esther McMorris is the founder and CEO of Nine Feet Tall – a change management consultancy with teams based out of Bath, Bristol and London.

Alan Miller (PhD Physics 1975)

Alan Miller (PhD Physics 1975)

Professor Alan Miller has been named an Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Physics for his outstanding contribution to the field.

Equality and diversity

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


End of Year Reports

From research, through outreach to teaching, find out the highlights of everything that has happened over the past couple of years 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