Faculty of Science and Engineering
Department of Physics
Astrophysics, condensed matter, photonics and theoretical physics.
At a glance, 2026–27
- Head of department
- Professor Yusuf Bhamjee
- Building
- Physics Building, Riverside site
- Academic staff
- 52
- Students
- 300 undergraduates, 35 taught and 95 research postgraduates
The Department teaches physics through four-year MPhys and three-year BSc degrees, with laboratory work in every year and a final-year research project in one of the Department’s groups.
Its research groups work in astrophysics, condensed matter and photonics. It shares the Institute for Materials and Energy with Chemistry and Engineering.
Subjects
- Astrophysics
- Condensed matter physics
- Photonics and lasers
- Theoretical physics
Courses
Undergraduate
- Mathematics and Physics MSci FG31, joint
- Physics MPhys F300
- Physics BSc F303
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys F3F5
Postgraduate taught
- Physics MSc T503
Postgraduate research
- Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) PhD R502, joint
Research
- Stars and galaxies
- Stellar populations and the chemistry of old stars.
- Materials for energy
- Thin films and materials for solar cells.
- Light
- Photonics, sensors and optical measurement.
Research students are supervised in every area listed. See research at Oxenfurt and the University’s centres and institutes.
Contact
Physics Building, Riverside site, Riverside Road, Oxenfurt OF1 4RS
Email physics@oxenfurt.uk · Telephone 01632 960684
The department office is open from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
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