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Swansea University: Physics

Institution Swansea University View institution profile
Department Physics View department profile
Web www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email study@swansea.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)1792 295358
Study type Research

Summary

Start dates: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July.

You will undertake a physics research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD), supported by our globally esteemed researchers.

The project will be shaped by your participation in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups. Swansea is a research-led University and physics makes a significant contribution, meaning you will benefit from the considerable experience and skills of our expert staff.

We have three main research groups.

The Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics Group (AMQP) is supported by grants from EPSRC, the EU, The Royal Society, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and various industrial and government sources.

The Applied Physics and Materials (APM) Group is supported by grants from the European Union, Welsh Government, National Science Foundation, Australian Research Council, Welsh European Funding Office, and EPSRC.

The Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory (PPCT) Group is one of the five largest particle physics groups in the UK. It is supported mainly by STFC, but also has grants from EPSRC, the EU, the Royal Society and the Leverhulme Trust.

Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.

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Swansea University

Welcome to Science at Swansea University, where we are driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to solving global challenges. Based within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, our science departments—including Biosciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, and Sport & Exercise Sciences—offer students a dynamic and supportive environment to explore the natural world, harness data, and innovate for the future.

Our students are empowered to think critically, work across disciplines, and contribute to discoveries that shape society and the planet. Whether you're passionate about climate change, biomedical breakthroughs, artificial …

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