PhD Physics
Aberystwyth University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penglais Campus CN

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penglais Campus CN

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Physics at Aberystwyth has an established reputation in leading-edge research and has fully-funded PhD studentships (such as EPSRC, STFC and AberDoc) available in all research areas. Our Department has a robotic telescope, state-of-the-art laboratories, supercomputing and 3D visualisation facilities for research projects, and makes extensive use of national and international research facilities. Physics and Astronomy have been taught at Aberystwyth since the university was established in 1872. ...Read more

Physics at Aberystwyth has an established reputation in leading-edge research and has fully-funded PhD studentships (such as EPSRC, STFC and AberDoc) available in all research areas. Our Department has a robotic telescope, state-of-the-art laboratories, supercomputing and 3D visualisation facilities for research projects, and makes extensive use of national and international research facilities. Physics and Astronomy have been taught at Aberystwyth since the university was established in 1872. We aim to undertake internationally competitive, collaborative research in Space Physics, Materials Physics and Quantum Physics in a friendly and supportive environment.

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WUSCA ranking:
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67/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
45th
What students say
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28 Jan 25

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Levi
28 Jan 25

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Entry requirements

2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.

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£5,006 per year

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£21,515 per year

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£21,515 per year

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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3FL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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