Overview
The School of Physics has a world-class reputation for cohort-based research training and has over the past ten years received UK national funding for Centres of Doctoral Training in Functional Nanomaterials, Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Engineering, Particle Physics, Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning, and Advanced Computing.
Our research degree programmes are offered across six diverse research themes. For informal discussions before making an application, prospective students are encouraged to contact either the academic lead in the research theme of interest for guidance, or the potential supervisor for project discussions.
Careers
A PhD in Physics is an essential qualification for a career as a research physicist, whether in industry, academia or elsewhere. It is valued by employers looking for initiative, numeracy and an ability to plan strategically. Graduates of our Physics programme offered by the University of Bristol have the potential to work in a variety of fields, from finance to high-technology start-ups.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Areas of research included:
- Astrophysics
- Materials and Devices
- Quantum and Soft Matter
- Quantum Engineering Technologies
- Particle Physics
- Theoretical Physics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible
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General requirements
- A first degree in physics or a related subject, normally at a level equivalent to at least UK upper second-class honours, or a relevant postgraduate master's qualification.
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International
26000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4758 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4758 GBP per year during 48 months.
UK: part-time (two years)
- £2,379per year
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