Physics (PhD, MSc by research) at University of Bristol

The School of Physics at Bristol University is one of the best Physics research environments in the UK - Bristol Physics research is ranked 5th in the UK ( THE analysis of REF 2021). Our success today is built on immensely strong foundations: for more than 100 years, Bristol Physics has made major research contributions, including the discovery of the pi meson (Nobel Prize in Physics, 1950) and fundamental advances in quantum mechanics. As a research student you will be a member of the Physics Graduate School , which comprises a community of up to 250 students from a diverse global background, and with a great gender balance.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Physics  |  Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: The usual start date is September and this provides the greatest opportunity to participate in orientation and welcome events.  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates with Bristol Physics research degrees are highly valued by employers and universities across the world, as evidenced by our research graduates working successfully in a huge variety of fields spanning finance, large corporates, high-technology start-ups, education, academia, and many more. For all these professional occupations, the skills you will gain through your research degree will be invaluable.

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