PhD Physics at Loughborough University

The Department of Physics provides an academically stimulating and supportive environment for doctoral researchers. We are an international community of academic staff and students, active in cutting-edge research and industry engagement. We are a research intensive Physics department, best known for our leading contribution to diverse fields of condensed matter physics.

Faculty: School of Science  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October, February or July  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Impactful research is central to the culture of our Physics department with many of our staff actively engaged in both theoretical and applied research, industry projects, and working closely not only with colleagues across the University's science and engineering departments, but with collaborators across the globe. Research themes: Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Medical and Biological Physics, Quantum and Complexity Physics.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Department of Physics have gone on to pursue wide-ranging positions. Others have gone on to pursue further research or take up careers in academia.

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