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Overview
At graduate level, the department primarily offers the DPhil research degree (equivalent to a PhD). In very exceptional cases, it may be possible to do an MSc by Research in Atomic and Laser Physics. There is no graduate taught master’s course in ALP.
Features
- The DPhil in Atomic and Laser Physics is a research degree from University of Oxford and you normally start working on your main research project as soon as you arrive
Programme Structure
Research
- quantum computation
- quantum cryptography
- quantum chaos
- quantum memories
- optical manipulation of cold atoms and molecules
- ultra-cold matter
- Bose-Einstein condensations
- optical lattices and quantum simulations
- ions traps and entanglement
- non-linear optics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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100
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
100
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in physics, mathematics or related fields. The equivalent of a UK four-year integrated MPhys or MSci is typically required. Bachelor's degrees with a minimum four years' standard duration may also satisfy the entry requirements.
- Entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent. In exceptional cases, the requirement for a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours can be alternatively demonstrated by a graduate master’s degree or substantial directly-related professional or research experience.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents34700 GBP / year≈ 34700 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents10470 GBP / year≈ 10470 GBP / year
Living costs
Oxford
United Kingdom
939 - 1530 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Atomic and Laser Physics.
Available Scholarships
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Black Academic Futures Scholarships
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Anytime
Oxford-Linacre Pioneer Graduate Scholarship
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Oxford-Carolyn and Franco Gianturco Graduate Scholarship
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British Pakistani Academic Futures Scholarship
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British Bangladeshi Academic Futures Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
China Oxford Scholarship Fund
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
21805 GBP
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
China Scholarship Council-University of Oxford Scholarships
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Grant
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Anytime
Oxford-EPA Cephalosporin Graduate Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Ellison Scholars
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
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The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
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Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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