Overview
Graduate students from the Physics and Astronomy programme at University College London (UCL) whose interests are more theoretical also have ample opportunities to gain experience overseas thanks to a wide variety of international collaborations, some aimed at the foundations of quantum theory and the development of future quantum technologies, others at fundamental atomic and molecular physics or computational materials science.
The wide variety of training afforded leads to a high degree of employability in many different areas.
The foundation of your career
A PhD in Physics provides a wide variety of high-quality training in areas which are in great demand by future employers. A high degree of mathematical ability is always required and students learn how to apply this in innovative ways, modelling realistic physical systems.
An advanced level of computer literacy, including programming in common languages, is frequently developed. Many doctorates also involve a significant degree of "hands-on" work, such as building, repairing and maintaining equipment.
This variety of disparate skills leads to Physics PhD students being in particular demand and finding employment in many different areas of work within and outside the academic world.
Employability
Our recent MPhil/PhD graduates have often chosen to stay within academia as postdoctoral researchers at institutions at a variety of locations, both within and outside the UK, including some of the post prestigious institutions worldwide. Some have become researchers at related organisations such as national laboratories, or moved into industrial research.
A significant number have also begun work in the financial sector for influential companies such as Deutsche Bank and PricewaterhouseCoopers and some into software research and development.
Programme Structure
Research areas and structure
- Astrophysics and atmospheric physics (Astro)
- Atomic, molecular, optical and positron physics (AMMOPP)
- Biological Physics (BioP)
- Condensed matter and materials physics (CMMP)
- High energy particle physics (HEP).
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 127 other PhDs in Physics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class UK integrated Master’s (MSci or MPhys) degree in a relevant discipline, or an undergraduate degree followed by an MSc in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
- An upper second- or first-class UK Bachelor’s or equivalent may be considered in special circumstances.
Tuition Fee
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International
29000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
5860 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 36 months.
Part-time:
- UK: £2,930
- International: £14,500
Living costs for London
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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