Abdus Salam Centre for Theoretical Physics

World-leading research in some of the most exciting areas of theoretical physics.

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Opportunity

MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces

Covering all aspects of fundamental physics, from quantum field theory and string theory to cosmology and quantum gravity, our masters course brings students to the frontiers of current research in these areas and provides focused training to begin research at a PhD level.

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Postgraduate research

Find out more about the Theoretical Physics Centre's dynamic PhD programme, and how to make an application.

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Vacancies

Information about postdoctoral fellowship opportunities and other vacancies in the Theoretical Physics Centre at Imperial founded by Abdus Salam.

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Research

Founded in 1956 by Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam, the Centre conducts research across Cosmology, Gravitational Physics, Foundations of Quantum Theory, Quantum Field Theory, Complexity and String Theory.

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Science

Outreach and public engagement

We are committed to engaging society and the wider community in our research through the media, videos and organising large-scale outreach events for the public and schools.

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