Overview
Our research
Based on the REF 2014 GPA Scores, Times Higher Education ranked Strathclyde as number one in the UK for physics research.
The research in the Physics programme of the University of Strathclyde ranges from looking at the fundamental properties of the universe to developing technologies that have the potential to improve health care in the future.Programme Structure
You can undertake your degree in any of our research groups:
- Nanoscience
- Optics
- Plasmas
- Photonics
- Applied Photonics
- Optics & Photonics Technologies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- You can apply for a postgraduate research degree at any point in the year.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences Molecular Sciences View 65 other PhDs in Physics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You'll need one of the following:
- Masters or an Integrated Masters Degree in physics
- first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, from a recognised educational establishment in physics
- 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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20650 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 36 months.
- Rest of UK: £4,500
Living costs for Glasgow
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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