Physics Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

The scientific research within the School of Mathematics and Physics was highly rated in the 2021 REF peer-review exercise, with 90% of research being judged as internationally excellent or world-leading. Physics and Astronomy at Queen's has been ranked 12th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026) and 4th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026).\
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Physics research activity in the School is focused into three specific Research Centres; all members of academic staff belong to one of these Research Centres, listed below.\
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Astrophysics Research Centre (PhD/MPhil)\
Find out more below, or email Dr Meg Schwamb (m.schwamb@qub.ac.uk)\
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Centre for Light-Matter Interactions (PhD/MPhil)\
Find out more below, or email Professor Brendan Dromey (b.dromey@qub.ac.uk) or Professor Hugo Van Der Hart (h.vanderhart@qub.ac.uk)\
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Centre for Quantum Materials and Technologies (PhD/MPhil)\
Find out more below, or email Dr Amit Kumar (a.kumar@qub.ac.uk)