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Physics is a fundamental science which underpins our understanding of the world around us, from distant galaxies to the smallest particles. At Lincoln, we have built a community of physicists, many of whom are active researchers, with a wealth of expertise across the field. Our courses cover areas from fluid dynamics to general relativity, meaning you can build knowledge in topics which suit your interests and specialisms. Our excellent facilities in the Isaac Newton Building give you the opportunity to conduct experiments and participate in research which is shaping how we look at reality.
Subject area ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025
Teaching is informed by the latest research in the field
Specialist facilities where you can conduct exciting research alongside our staff
Opportunities to undertake placements to develop knowledge and gain real-world skills
Physics courses at Lincoln offers the opportunity to study a combination of fundamental and applied physics alongside rigorous mathematics and computational training. Teaching is informed by research, with the chance for students to work on real-world research projects alongside our academic staff.
Our Science Foundation Year is designed to open up an exciting world of opportunities within science, healthcare, or engineering related subjects for students who may not have the standard entry requirements for a degree.
Our teaching is directly informed by our research, and our students have the chance to work on real-world research projects with our academic staff. Students have recently been involved in a range of projects focusing on topics including exoplanets, gravitational waves, nanophysics, chaos, and quantum dots.
We regularly welcomes guest speakers from around the world. Recent visitors to the University of Lincoln have included former vice president of the Royal Astronomical Society Professor Don Kurtz, mathematician and author Professor Marcus du Sautoy OBE, and operations research specialist Ruth Kaufman OBE.
I have found all the course content fascinating and engaging, covering a broad range of topics in physics and mathematics. I thoroughly enjoyed the Electrodynamics and Condensed Matter modules, which were both challenging in their own right, but massively interesting.
Matthew Thompson
MPhys Physics
Our academics are collaborating with experts across institutions in Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the USA to produce cutting-edge research.
