Overview

About the programme

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, and the Dalton Nuclear Institute. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the department. The University of Manchester offers this Condensed Matter Physics programme.

Programme Structure

Research in the Condensed Matter physics group is exceptionally broad:

electronic, optical, mechanical and magnetic properties of a large family of atomically thin, two-dimensional materials and their heterostructures
the physics of quantum fluids
intercalation-induced superconductivity in layered and two-dimensional materials
mass transport through atomically thin channels in 2D-materials based membranes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 102 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).

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Tuition Fee

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International

28000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Bands:

UK: A - £4,786 / B - £7,000 / C - £10,000 / D - £14,500 / E - £24,500
International: A - £28,000 / B - £30,000 / C - £35,500 / D - £43,000 / E - £57,000

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

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