Physics PhD

    Physics PhD

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 32,489 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Physics PhD

    About

    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:

    See our PhD programme in Condensed Matter Physics (CMP-PhD+)

    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.

    Find out what our research graduates go on to do

    Department of Physics

    Disciplines

    Department of Physics

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    First or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 62
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    English Program Requirements

    English Language requirements

    • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
    • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
    • TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

    You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

    If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

    Career

    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.

    Find out what our research graduates go on to do

    Fee Information

    Fees and funding

    Fees and funding information for Physics PhD


    Fees

    Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

    Learn how we decide fee status

    Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

    Find out more about student fees

    How to pay

    Funding options

    Find funding for doctoral research

    Payment options

    You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.

    Paying your tuition fees

    Tuition Fee
    32,489 / year(s)

    Physics PhD

    University of Bath

    University of Bath

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Bath