Overview

Troughout the Physics PhD programme from University of York you'll develop your own research and make your own contribution to the advancement of physics on a three-year doctoral degree.

Key Features:

The Physics programme from University of York offers a wide range of PhD projects to students from the UK and overseas. We have funded opportunities, many in collaboration with industry, as well as projects for self-funding students and those with scholarships from their home country.
We welcome applications at any time from those who are able to fund their own studies.
Please see the link below for a selection of our research projects, or if you have your own research project in mind, please select a PhD supervisor from the list of academic staff.
Our supervisor list, below, provides details of the research interests of all academic staff. We would encourage you to explore these research areas in detail to identify how their work and expertise fits your own research interests. Our academic staff and the admission team would be happy to answer your questions regarding possible research projects
The Department of Physics holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award and is committed to supporting equality and diversity for all staff and students.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Plasma Physics for Fusion

First Principles of Material Modelling

Biophysics

Quantum Mechanics

Advanced Nuclear Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months prior to your intended start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 111 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have, or be about to complete, an MPhys degree at 2:1 or above, or an MSc.
We will also consider applicants with a BSc at 2:1 or above where sufficient relevant experience can be demonstrated. Similarly students with a Masters in a closely related field, or who have relevant industry experience.
We assess all applications on an individual, case-by-case basis.

Tuition Fee

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International

27900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27900 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 York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.