95 PhD programmes in Physics in United Kingdom

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. This PhD in Nuclear Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences at Heriot-Watt University encourages a cross-fertilisation of ideas across the theoretical and experimental base of photonics and quantum sciences, and through this approach we have built a strong capability to manage the challenges of contemporary academic research and working with industry.

The Physical Science programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills in environmental, ecological, and geographical research.

Research projects available for the DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics at University of Oxford include topics in biological physics, quantum materials and semiconductor materials, devices and nanostructures. 

Our area of research in this Computational Molecular Physics research programme at The Open University UK is the study of molecular physics.

The Engineering Doctorate in Sensor and Imaging Systems is four-year programme offered by the universities of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde. 

The Physics research at University of Aberdeen covers a broad spectrum from Astronomy and Engineering related science, to Complex Systems and Mathematical Modelling, which can be applied to medical and biological sciences, as well as physical sciences.

Our Molecular Clusters research at The Open University UK explores photon, ion, and electron-driven processes in molecules and clusters.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active departments of physics in the UK and it offers this Fluids and Soft Matter Physics programme.  We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

Our Cold Atoms for Quantum Technology research at The Open University UK focuses on the study of interactions between cold Rydberg atoms. The main motivation is the understanding of interacting many-body dynamics and multi-particle entanglement.

Research in Atomic and Laser Physics (ALP) at University of Oxford involves some of the most rapidly developing areas of physical science and ranges from the fundamental physics of quantum systems to interdisciplinary application of lasers. 

The work of this world-class sub-department is in experimental particle physics, particle astrophysics and accelerator physics. Particle Physics at University of Oxford is the study of basic constituents of matter and their interactions. 

With the Physics programme of the University of Strathclyde, you can study an MPhil or an MRes over one year or a PhD over the course of three to four years. You also have the option of an EngD over four or five years, depending on your research area.

This Centre for Doctoral Training in Fluid Dynamics PhD programme from University of Leeds tackles fundamental and applied problems providing students from a wide range of academic backgrounds with the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research.

The Medical Physics and Imaging programme offered by Swansea University prepares doctoral researchers for careers as medical physicists contributing directly to patient treatment and care. It includes opportunities for laboratory work, basic and applied research, as well as management and teaching.

The study of exoplanets is a rapidly moving field at the forefront of Astrophysics. This Exoplanets and Planetary Physics programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Gain advanced training under the supervision of leading experts and participate in innovative research in physics and astrophysics with this Physics programme at the University of Kent.

The University of Sheffield provides a vibrant and friendly environment for postgraduate study, offering you the change to carry out research at the cutting edge of Physics and Astronomy.

During this Physics program offered by Swansea University, you will undertake a physics research project over three years supported by globally esteemed researchers.

The PhD in Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of the field.