The School of Mathematics and Physics is home to PhD students from around the world, supported by 54 full-time, research-active academic staff. Our PhD programmes provide opportunities for experimental, theoretical and computational research in both fundamental and applied physics, in subjects such as nuclear and radiation physics, astrophysics, photonics, soft matter, quantum technologies and medical physics.<br><br>Youll have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists around the world and take advantage of our strategic partnerships with organisations such as the National Physical Laboratory and the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Were part of the South East Physics Network, which is made up of nine leading universities working to deliver excellence in physics (SEPnet). Youll become part of SEPnet's graduate network (GRADnet), the largest postgraduate research school in England.<br><br>We have an excellent graduate employability record, with 100 per cent of our physics research students going on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey, 2023) and the collaborative, interdisciplinary and industry-relevant nature of our research means youll make contacts, gain skills and get practical experience that gives you an edge with employers. It normally takes between three and four years of full-time study to complete our PhD in Physics.<br><br>Youll be assigned two supervisors, both based at the University of Surrey. Your principal supervisor will be an expert in your area of research and will guide you through your PhD. Together, your supervisors will help you define the objectives and scope of your research, and help you learn the experimental, theoretical and computing skills that you need to complete your research.