Physics
Discover how the universe behaves and how physics is used in many of the technologies that we use in our everyday lives
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Our undergraduate courses are fully accredited the UK Institute of Physics
Part of the School of Science and Engineering, Physics offer excellent employment opportunities as well as a strong core physics education with an emphasis on transferable skills.
It is a fascinating subject which not only helps us to understand how the physical universe operates, but also underpins many of the technologies that we use in our everyday lives.
Stories
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University of Dundee Lecturer featured in RSC Emerging Investigators 2025 Collection
The collaborative work with researchers from University of Cambridge and University of Birmingham uncovers degradation mechanisms in futuristic cathode in collaborative work
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CERN collaboration giving Dundee students a taste of the future
A collaboration with CERN, Geneva, is giving University of Dundee students a unique opportunity to gain experience in advanced technology, including computing.
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What is astrophysics?
Astrophysics combines principles from maths, physics, and astronomy to answer fundamental questions about the origin and development of our Universe
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Dundee Physicists feature in inspiring children's book, Mimi’s Space Adventure
The book aims to inspire young readers to explore the wonders of the universe and highlights the diverse scientists behind these incredible discoveries.
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Ivy League and Silicon Valley visits for Fellowship winner
A University of Dundee physicist has won a prestigious Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travel Fellowship that will see him visit two of the world’s top universities to further his ambition of developing the next generation of science superstars.
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Helping unlock the secrets of the universe
Researchers at Dundee are helping take the Large Hadron Collider at CERN – the world’s largest science experiment – to a new level with pioneering laser technology.