Overview

Students working towards their DPhil in Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford can choose from topics ranging from astrophysics and plasma physics to condensed matter theory to particle theory and we collaborate with experimentalists in other sub-departments and worldwide.

Features

There are also theoretical projects available in other sub-departments.

Programme Structure

Research

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.

Your research project will be your main focus throughout your DPhil, but to increase your basic and specialist physics knowledge you will be required to attend lectures and courses in your first year.

This includes courses from the MMathPhys programme, as well as the seminars and colloquia that are regularly held in the department.

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

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, mathematics 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.

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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

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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