Overview

Our experimental research includes studies to identify both the baryonic and non-baryonic constituents of the universe, the influence of nuclear reactions on stellar explosions, and the quark substructures of hadrons.

The main areas of our research include:

photonuclear research
exotic nuclei
nuclear astrophysics
silicon detector devices
dark matter research

Career opportunities

Research degrees in Nuclear Physics group from The University of Edinburgh have taken many of our graduates into international appointments. Recent alumni have taken research positions at international universities and labs including UCLA, Boston University, TRIUMF, and the universities of Michigan and Munich.

The quality of the degree is very well recognised, and a significant asset to any academic or commercial employer.

Programme Structure

Our students undertake experimental research, often in small collaborations. You will be encouraged to become involved in all aspects of the experiments, including design, construction, implementation, data analysis and presentation of results.

We have an in-house development programme of advanced particle and photon detection systems and state-of-the-art simulation software and analysis techniques. Much of this has been made possible by our work with commercial company Micron Semiconductor.

Another recent collaboration, with Imperial College and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, aims to establish the first direct evidence of non-baryonic dark matter.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-06 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 105 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in physics or a related discipline.

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Tuition Fee

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International

31500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

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

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

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