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Nonlinear Physics, Ph.D.

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    Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
University rank #27 (QS) ,
The School of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK.  We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

About

The School 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; 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 postgraduate research environment is well funded and world-class as demonstrated by our ranking in REF2014.  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.

Accreditation

Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of Manchester is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
    • Duration description
      36-48 Months. [Full-Time]
    Part-time
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme 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.

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    90

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General Requirements

  • 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.
  • English language
  • Overseas applicants need to provide satisfactory proof of English language.   

Tuition Fee

  • International

    22000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 22000 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    4195 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 4195 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
PhD (part-time)
  • UK/EU students (per annum): £2,098 
  • International students (per annum): £11,000

Living costs for Manchester

  • 645 - 1200 GBP/month
    Living Costs

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