PhD in Physics - Physics of Life
University of York
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We use cutting-edge tools and intellectual concepts from the physical sciences to tackle challenging questions from the life sciences.Our research spans multiple length scales from quantum biology and individual molecules through to single-cell physics and the biophysics of cell populations and complex tissues.We work closely with the Biological Physical Sciences Interdisciplinary Network (BPSInet) where our researchers are involved in several cross-school collaborations between physical and ...Read more

We use cutting-edge tools and intellectual concepts from the physical sciences to tackle challenging questions from the life sciences.Our research spans multiple length scales from quantum biology and individual molecules through to single-cell physics and the biophysics of cell populations and complex tissues.We work closely with the Biological Physical Sciences Interdisciplinary Network (BPSInet) where our researchers are involved in several cross-school collaborations between physical and life scientists focused on a range of biophysics questions. We also a pivotal node of the Physics of Life UK Network (PoLNET), instrumental in supporting and driving national research strategy in the Physics of Life.

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Tom
20 Feb 24

Great campus life, the city is small but that makes clubbing less "serious" as everyone is a student and familiar. Things in the university are expensive as it's in an expensive..Read more

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Sophie
20 Feb 24

Social aspect is quite good with many societies. Academic course could have easier support..Read more

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£5,006 per year

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£29,900 per year

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20 Feb 24
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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