About the Department

The Department of Physics is one of the major centres for Physics teaching and research in the University of London. It has an international reputation for its research, which ranges from fundamental studies in the basic properties of matter at the lowest temperatures and highest energies to advanced applications of Physics. Our expertise across the whole subject - combined with an excellent record for teaching - enables us to offer a wide and attractive range of undergraduate degree programmes covering different areas of Physics. Our high standards are supported by excellent specialist facilities.

The department consists of approximately 18 full time academic staff and a further 10 or so emeritus, teaching or research academics and visiting professors. In addition there are about 20 research officers and 30 postgraduate students. Technical support for teaching and research support is provided by about a dozen technical staff. Typically the undergraduate intake is 50 per year.

The department maintains strong collaborations nationally and internationally in all of its major research areas, including the major international facilities at CERN, ISIS, DIAMOND, NPL and with numerous other University and industry based departments in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

Our teaching is strongly linked to the other Departments of Physics in the University of London, through collaborative teaching agreements of the MSci fourth year. RHUL is a leading member of the South East Physics Network (SEPnet), a consortium of six institutions that provides advanced research opportunities, outreach and employer engagement.