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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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MAY-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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JAN-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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MAY-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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MAY-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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SEP-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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JAN-26
6 Years
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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s elite research centres in internationally-leading research activities. We are home to an active and multi-disciplinary research programme. Our research pages provide an overview of our research activity. Our postgraduate research training will give you an extensive grounding in research design, methods, implementation and analysis. Taught by active researchers with a wealth of practical and academic expertise, you’ll learn the fundamental principles, gain access to some cutting-edge topics and be challenged to be your best.
A first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject area. If your qualifications are not from a UK university, QMUL also considers recognised equivalent qualifications from accredited overseas institutions and equivalent professional qualifications. The following information may also be factored into your application: A masters qualification is desirable but not always essential. Relevant experience within the field may also be taken into account.
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£28,850 per year
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S&E Basic Rate (all except Mathematics): £28,850, S&E Mathematics £24,750, S&E Band 1 (all except Mathematics) £31,350, S&E Band 2 (all except Mathematics) £33,850, S&E Band 3 (all except Mathematics) £36,350, S&E Band 4 (all except Mathematics) £38,850, S&E Band 5 (all except Mathematics) £41,350. The fee mentioned is for 2024 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025 entry.
Queen Mary University of London is a place where every difference is celebrated – where unique perspectives are not just welcomed,...
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