Overview

Key facts

University of Dundee 's Physics research areas:

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Biomedical imaging and technology

Computational biophysics

Materials Physics

Nanotechnology

Photonics

Renewable energy

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Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biomedical imaging and technology
Computational bio-physics
Materials Physics
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Renewable energy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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You can apply for a PhD or other postgraduate research degree using our Direct Application System.We have three start dates per academic year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 95 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

Once you have chosen a topic, you will need to contact the project supervisor before you submit your application.

Email the supervisor you would like to work with
Send a copy of your CV with qualifications and research experience
Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28840 GBP / year

≈ 28840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5151 GBP / year

≈ 5151 GBP / year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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