36 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, Apr, Jul, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The wide range of expertise within the School of Physical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences enables the School to offer a variety of opportunities for higher degrees by research.
The School specialises in a wide range of research areas and postgraduate students are fully integrated into these areas.
We aim to offer a challenging and supportive environment, in which our students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in industry, research or academia. We have an established track record of research excellence and host world-class laboratories to support our wide range of research activities. Research in the School also involves worldwide collaborations and the use of leading-edge national and international facilities.
You will be supervised by a team of experts who will support your progress and help you to achieve your potential. You will be assigned a mentor from another research group who will act as your personal tutor.
Programme aims
To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the academic world, industry or to pursue a variety of other opportunities in which a strong background in physics, astrophysics or computing is useful and important.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The wide range of expertise within the School of Physical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences enables the School to offer a variety of opportunities for higher degrees by research.
The School specialises in a wide range of research areas and postgraduate students are fully integrated into these areas.
We aim to offer a challenging and supportive environment, in which our students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in industry, research or academia. We have an established track record of research excellence and host world-class laboratories to support our wide range of research activities. Research in the School also involves worldwide collaborations and the use of leading-edge national and international facilities.
You will be supervised by a team of experts who will support your progress and help you to achieve your potential. You will be assigned a mentor from another research group who will act as your personal tutor.
Programme aims
To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the academic world, industry or to pursue a variety of other opportunities in which a strong background in physics, astrophysics or computing is useful and important.
Admission Requirements
Suitable for graduates with a first or upper-second class honours degree in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Electronics or a related subject, depending on the research area.
English language requirements
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or acceptable alternative.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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