Overview

About the programme

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active departments of physics in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research, including Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics.

The Department has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, the Dalton Nuclear Institute, and the Mesoscience and Nanotechnology Centre. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the Department.

Programme Structure

Research:

The Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals group offers a well-equipped laboratory and strong research activities across a broad range of topics related to Soft Matter, in particular, thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystals, as well as composite systems based on anisotropic fluids, like polymer-modified liquid crystals, colloidal liquid crystals, and dispersed nano-systems.
We are a multi-disciplinary group, which works at the overlap between physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and engineering.
As such, we are involved in a large range of collaborations, not only with other groups and centres at the University of Manchester, but also nationally and internationally.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science Physics View 106 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 class UK Masters honours degree, or international equivalent, or a first degree with an additional Masters degree, or international equivalent, is required.
Applicants with a First Class Bachelor degree, or international equivalent, with proven research experience may also be considered.

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Tuition Fee

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International

28000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Bands:

UK: A - £4,786 / B - £7,000 / C - £10,000 / D - £14,500 / E - £24,500
International: A - £28,000 / B - £30,000 / C - £35,500 / D - £43,000 / E - £57,000

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

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