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Overview
The The University of Manchester has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: the Photon Science Institute; the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics; the Dalton Nuclear Institute; and the Mesoscience and Nanotechnology Centre. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the School.
There is further information about available PhD projects in our Project_Booklet
The Condensed Matter Physics research environment is well funded and world-class as demonstrated by our grade 5a RAE status.
Supervision is provided by academic staff, who are leaders in their fields, with independent pastoral back-up. Transferable skills training is available and there are some school teaching opportunities.
Scholarships/sponsorships
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is offering a number of scholarships to both UK and oversees students.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Strong research activity exists in a broad range of physics topics funded by the Research Councils including EPSRC, STFC, BBSRC, the EU and industry:
- All the research groups offer well-equipped laboratories and computing facilities and are involved in a wide range of collaborative projects with industry and other academic departments in the UK and overseas.
For more information please visit our research page.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physics General Engineering & Technology View 63 other PhDs in Physics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic entry qualification overview
- A minimum of a 2i class UK Masters honours degree or international equivalent is required. Or a first degree with an additional Masters degree or international equivalent.
- For overseas PhD applicants interested in GRAPHENE research who require funding, we can only consider candidates who pass through GRE tests (both General and Physics) and score on average no less than 70%.
- English language
Tuition Fee
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International
25500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Manchester
645 - 1197 GBP /month
Living costs
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Funding
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