Department of Physics

Undergraduate study.

Physics deals with fundamental questions about the Universe, and key technological and environmental issues of our time. Our three-year degrees provide essential knowledge, while four-year degrees dig deeper with more specialised modules.

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Postgraduate study

Our PhD students undertake cutting-edge research in our thriving research teams, across the full spectrum of contemporary Physics. They make full use of our well-equipped laboratories and infrastructure to tackle pressing research topics.

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Staff & Student News

Conference for undergraduate women and non-binary physicists 2025.

We are excited to announce the 2025 Conference for Undergraduate Women and Non-binary Physicists will be hosted by the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick on the outskirts of Coventry.

Applications are now open.

Research Updates

Warwick hosts the inaugural meeting of the newly founded uk and ireland astrophysical discs community.

A new community of academics researching various astrophysical discs came together at their first launch meeting at the University of Warwick in September. Spearheaded by Warwick astrophysicists, the UK & Ireland Discs community has been set up to foster close connections and collaborations between the many researchers working on astrophysical discs.

Our vibrant academic community and world-class facilities combine to pioneer impactful discoveries across a broad range of topics:

  • Astronomy & Astrophysics
  • Centre for Fusion, Space & Astrophysics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Elementary Particle Physics
  • Medical Physics
  • Theoretical Physics

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In the Press

New map of distant planets unveiled by university of warwick scientists.

A new ‘map’ of distant planets has been unveiled by scientists from The University of Warwick, which finds a ridge of planets in deep space, separating a desert of planets from a more populated savann…

Cool exoplanet reveals missing link between hot Jupiters and cold solar system planets

Research into a rare planet is revealing the link between hot Jupiter-sized exoplanets and cold solar system giants like Saturn.

Feature News

New stem connect programme, register for our autumn open days, 21 years of our astronomy and astrophysics group.

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