Physics - Condensed Matter Physics PhD

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Main Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

DEC-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

Condensed Matter Physics is one of the largest, most diverse and dynamic fields in modern physics, encompassing all aspects of the solid and liquids states of matter. This breadth is reflected in the research undertaken at Durham which spans a wide range of subjects from light emitting polymers and solar cell materials to nanoscale magnetics. Our work aims to push forward the forefront of our understanding in the physics of materials using experiment, theory and computation.

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CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

3rd

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

7th

What students say

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Entry requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements to study a postgraduate programme at Durham University are normally: Achievement of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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Student life is overall quite good with university pushing extra curricular societies and personal development. The divide in students between state schools and private schools is...

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The uni has done well despite covid although I think it was a bit of a rash decision to put all teaching online for the whole of the second term. Quality of teaching online has...

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