Physics PhD
University of Aberdeen
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Explaining and predicting what happens in the physical universe. Knowing how things work and understand what’s going on around them in nature, in science and in technology. The research covers a broad spectrum from Astronomy and Engineering related science, to Complex Systems and Mathematical Modelling, which can be applied to medical and biological sciences, as well as physical sciences. Much of our research is interdisciplinary with links in Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, ...Read more

Explaining and predicting what happens in the physical universe. Knowing how things work and understand what’s going on around them in nature, in science and in technology. The research covers a broad spectrum from Astronomy and Engineering related science, to Complex Systems and Mathematical Modelling, which can be applied to medical and biological sciences, as well as physical sciences. Much of our research is interdisciplinary with links in Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Orthopaedics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences and Geology.

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WUSCA ranking:
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10/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
30th
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LOUKA
31 Oct 25

BEST UNI AND PEOPLE..Read more

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Darren
21 Oct 25

It’s local and has great physics department. Longer course schedule would be beneficial..Read more

Entry requirements

Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).

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£5,006 per year

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£27,300 per year

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£27,300 per year

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LOUKA
31 Oct 25
Physics PhD
BEST UNI AND PEOPLE...
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D
Darren
21 Oct 25
Physics
It’s local and has great physics department. Longer course schedule would be beneficial...
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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University of Aberdeen
King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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