Physics and Astronomy

The Physics and Astronomy Department at UCL is located in the heart of the historical area of Bloomsbury.

Scientific research and study has been a strong feature of UCL since its inception in 1826 and the Department is one of the top rated Physics departments in the country and the world.

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We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees.

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Watch our Annual Physics Lecture 2017

Dr Alexandra Olaya-Castro gave our Annual Physics Lecture, followed by a Q&A, on 20 October.

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Athena Swan Award

The Physics and Astronomy department are proud holders of the Athena Swan Silver Award.

IOP Juno Champion

Physics and Astronomy have achieved a Juno Champion Award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) for its work addressing the under-representation of women in university Physics.

REF 2014

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 90% of our impact was rated 4* (‘world-leading’) or 3* (‘internationally excellent’). See www.ucl.ac.uk/ref2014.