Overview
About the department
The Physics Department at Durham University is a thriving centre for research and education. We are proud that our Department closely aligns the teaching and learning experience for its students with the research-intensive values and practices of the University. Research-led teaching is embedded at all levels from first year laboratory reports to our final year MSci flagship individual research projects.
The Department incorporates the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, is home to the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology and the Institute for Computational Cosmology. The Ogden Centre is also the base for our innovative outreach programme for school children and their teachers.
Programme Structure
Research sections include:
- Advanced Instrumentation (CfAI)
- Astronomy (CEA/ICC)
- Condensed Matter Physics (CMP)
- Elementary Particle Theory (IPPP)
- Quantum, Light and Matter (QLM)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Physics View 111 other PhDs in Physics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- For entry to the PhD you will be required to have achieved a First Class honours Bachelor's degree, or at least a 2:1 Integrated Master’s degree or a Master's degree in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university (or equivalent).
- References
- Research Proposal
- CV/resume
- English Language certificates
- Funding source
Tuition Fee
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International
24500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24500 GBP per year during 36 months.
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