Overview

The DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics (CMP) from University of Oxford is a research-based three- to four-year course. You will be supervised throughout the entire duration of the programme and join the research group of your supervisor.

Features

There will usually be opportunity to attend conferences or conduct experiments, both in the extensive research facilities of the Clarendon Laboratory and at other institutions inside or outside the UK.

The course is hosted by the Condensed Matter Physics sub-department, one of six sub-departments of the Department of Physics, with most facilities and offices located in the Clarendon laboratory.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

You will be assigned to a research group: work on your original research project will start immediately and continue for the duration of your DPhil.

During the first year, you will be required to attend lectures and courses to increase your basic and specialist physics knowledge and in preparation for the research you will carry out.

This taught element is tailor-made for the individual student, and will be agreed between you and your supervisor, with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 117 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in physics or another relevant science.

The equivalent of a UK four-year integrated MPhys or MSci degree is typically required. Bachelor's degrees with a minimum four years' standard duration may satisfy the entry requirements.

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

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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