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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Main
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Main
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
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Planets form at the same time as stars and so understanding the birth environment of stars is crucial to our understanding of how planets form, evolve, and whether they are viable places for life to develop.We are constructing models to quantify the impact of star formation on planetary systems by studying the effects of radiation fields from massive stars on protoplanetary discs and by determining the number of destructive encounters with passing stars a fledgling planetary system experiences during its infancy.This research is enabling us to understand whether our Solar System is the typical outcome of the planet formation process, or whether our planetary system has had a sheltered upbringing which has facilitated the development of life on Earth.
Entry requirements vary depending on what you study – some subjects require a masters degree, others ask for a good undergraduate degree (a 2:1 or a First).
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£12,310 per year
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£24,230 per year
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