Postgraduate Study
Working alongside world class academics who are leading cutting-edge research will give you first-hand experience of top quality projects in physics and astronomy. The Department hosts 240 research students pursuing PhD and MSc projects and provides a lively and supporting environment to pursue your independent research, using excellent facilities under the supervision of internationally renowned staff.
Taught courses
Research degrees
Our PGR Community
Come and find out more about our PGR Community. Meet the members of our Postgraduate Student-Staff Consultative Committee and PG Social Committee.
Course information
Find syllabus and timetable information for postgraduate courses within the department commencing October 2021.
Postgraduate research in physics
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My research and professional development has been guided and encouraged by experts in the field and through taught courses and conference opportunities.
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Contact us to find out more about our department.
Department of Physics
 Durham University
 Lower Mountjoy
 South Road
 Durham
 DH1 3LE
 United Kingdom
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