Overview
This is still the case today. As we push forward the frontiers of understanding fundamental ideas about the innermost workings of particles, the extremes of black holes, or the origin of the Universe, we are continually confronted by having to invent new mathematics.
Why study Mathematical Physics at University of Canterbury?
- School of Physical and Chemical Sciences has many collaborations nationally and internationally that give access to some of the best facilities around the world.
- For example, UC is a member of CERN, the enormous particle accelerator centre in Geneva and also collaborates in the IceCube neutrino experiment at the South Pole.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- An education in theoretical physics will give you a deep conceptual understanding of how things work, and how the universe fits together.
- It will also give you the skills to think from first principles, and to express that thinking analytically in mathematical models.
- Those skills are highly sought after not only in fundamental research but also in the worlds of industry, finance, education, and the public service.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Physics Mathematics View 6 other PhDs in Mathematics in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master’s degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications).
- Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
- In exceptional circumstances applicants without the typical academic background, but who can demonstrate the ability to pursue a PhD, may be admitted at the discretion of the Dean of Postgraduate Research.
Tuition Fee
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International
41000 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41000 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
8117 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8117 NZD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Christchurch
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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