The Physics PhD is a PhD degree offered by University of Bath across its University of Bath - Claverton Down - Bath BA2 7AY and University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY campuses in United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study across its University of Bath - Claverton Down - Bath BA2 7AY and University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 32,873 / year(s), and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

About Physics PhD

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 and Admission Criteria for Physics PhD at University of Bath

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 Opportunities after Completing Physics 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

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.

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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.

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How to pay

Funding options

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Payment options

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

Paying your tuition fees

Tuition Fee

32,873 / year(s)