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Physics

University of Strathclyde

36 months
Duration
20650 GBP/year
4407 GBP/year
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About

In the Physics degree from the University of Strathclyde, you can study an MPhil or an MRes over one year or a PhD over the course of three to four years. You also have the option of an EngD over four or five years, depending on your research area.

Overview

Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD) programme 

As part of the Physics degree from the University of Strathclyde, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD). 

This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.

It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:

  • the knowledge and intellectual abilities to conduct your research
  • the personal qualities to succeed in your research and chosen career
  • the standards, requirements and conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline
  • working with others and communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences

All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.

Programme Structure

MPhil, MRes & PhD

You can study either option in any of our four research groups:

  • Nanoscience
  • Optics
  • Plasmas
  • Institute of Photonics

EngD

Our EngD degree is specific to:

  • Photonics
  • Applied Photonics
  • Optics & Photonics Technologies

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • You can apply for a postgraduate research degree at any point in the year.

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

You'll need one of the following:

  • a Masters or an Integrated Masters Degree in physics
  • a first or 2:1 UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, from a recognised educational establishment in physics 
  • an IELTS score of 6.5 as proof of English proficiency, if English isn't your first language

The application

  • your full contact details
  • transcripts and certificates of all degrees
  • proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language
  • two references, one of which must be academic
  • funding or scholarship information
  • research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    20650 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 20650 GBP per year during 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    4407 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4407 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • Rest of UK: £4407

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month
Living costs

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

Funding

 

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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