Overview
To receive a doctoral degree in Theoretical Physics, the student at Umea University must acquire good overall expertise in the field of study and the methods and questions pushing it forward.
Features
- It is almost impossible to give a complete view of all the research areas. Instead we have chosen to look at a few of the most active current research areas at the department.
- Doctoral students actively participate in the department research projects.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Nanotechnology and material physics
- Organic electronics
- Theoretic physics, non-linear physics and statistical physics
- Optical physics, atomic and molecular physics, and biophotonics:
- Space Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Physics View 29 other PhDs in Physics in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To fulfil the specific entry requirements to be admitted for studies at third-cycle level within the subject of theoretical physics, the applicant is required to have completed courses within the field of physics comprising at least 120 credits.
- If special reasons exist, for example, if the planned research work has a strong interdisciplinary element, then the Head of Department may consent to up to 30 of these 120 credits being replaced by courses within another relevant field of natural science.
Tuition Fee
Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Umeå
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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