In the Physics degree from the University of Strathclyde, you can study an MPhil or an MRes over the course of 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.
Physics, PhD, MPhil, EngD
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 36 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee18950 GBP/yearTuition Fee4327 GBP/yearTuition Fee
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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.
Detailed Programme Facts
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Starting in
- Good news: You can apply for this programme anytime before its start date.
Always verify the dates on the programme website.
- You can apply for a postgraduate research degree at any point in the year.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 36 months
- Duration description
- MPhil / MRes - 1 year
- PhD - 3 years
- EngD - 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
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
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
80The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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 Applies to you
18950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18950 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
4327 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4327 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
- Rest of UK: £4,327
- International fees are for full-time students.
Living costs for Glasgow
- 620 - 1020 GBP/monthLiving 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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