Physics

As physicists, we’re passionate about understanding the world around us. From the origins of galaxies and dark matter, to developing ultra-fast lasers and exploring the sub-atomic world, we seek to understand how the world works, and to harness this understanding to improve lives.

Our physics courses put you on a fascinating path of scientific discovery, with topics spanning the breadth of this diverse subject.

Home to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including a student observatory and high performance computer facilities, we have a strategic partnership with the National Physical Laboratory and host world-leading research groups.

We are also a member of the Institute of Physics equality and diversity initiative, Project Juno, that rewards physics departments for promoting gender equality in physics, and have been awarded Juno Champion status.

Top 10

We are ranked top ten in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in physics by the National Student Survey 2023

96%

96 per cent of our undergraduate students go on to employment or further study, Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA

*Measured by % positivity across all questions for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.

Studentships

Our Galaxy in motion: ridges, ripples and spirals in the Milky Way

Funding information:

UKRI/SFTC standard stipend (£19,237 for 2024-25, expected to rise for 2025-26 start. Exact number to be set by UKRI)

China Scholarship Council - Surrey Awards

Funding information:

Successful candidates will each receive a full tuition and bench fee waiver (if any applicable).CSC will provide each scholarship recipient with a living stipend (incl. medical insurance) as prescribed from time to time by the Chinese Government. CSC will also cover an international roundtrip airfare of economy class between China and the United Kingdom and will provide a one-off visa application fee reimbursement. 

Nuclear Physics

Funding information:

Standard UKRI Stipend (£19,237 p.a. for 2024/25)
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