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

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

More details

If places are still available, applications may be accepted after 1 March.

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 102 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

31480 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31480 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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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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