Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK.

We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

A research degree in physics is regarded by employers as evidence of thorough training in numerate problem-solving, and it opens up a wide range of career choices.

In addition to a university or research laboratory career, PhD physicists are found across the full spectrum of employment including the media, editorial and writing work, finance and banking, and medicine.

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Visit our dedicated Science and Engineering postgraduate research page where you can browse projects built on your research passion in physics and astronomy, find a supervisor that shares your vision and discover how your research could be fully funded.

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