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A PhD in physics allows you to research an area of particular interest and in doing so develop innovative ideas relating to the discipline. Doctoral project topics vary by institution but may include areas of astrophysics, mechanics or nuclear science. Research areas increasingly bridge two science disciplines and there are many options in subjects such as medical physics, engineering or environmental physics. The aim is to carry out extensive theoretical and practical research, and to produce a final thesis that makes an original contribution to your subject area.