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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
MAY-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
MAY-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Part Time
JAN
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Part Time
MAY-25
5 years
Select a an exam type
Gain advanced training under the supervision of leading experts and participate in innovative research in physics and astrophysics. The School of Physics and Astronomy's main research interests focus on the physics of quantum materials, applied optics, astrophysics and planetary science.
Overview
Our research degrees are based around laboratory and computational research projects. PhD study involves a 3-4 year research project on a full-time basis, or 5-6 years part-time. In all our research degrees you undertake a single, focused, research project from day one, and attend components of our transferable skills modules. You are supervised by a team which comprises your main supervisor(s) as well as supervisory chairs that give independent advice on progression.
Careers
All programmes equip you with the tools you need to conduct research, solve problems, communicate effectively and transfer skills to the workplace, which means our graduates are always in high demand. Our links with industry not only provide you with the opportunity to gain work experience during your degree, but also equip you with the general and specialist skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace.
Typical employment destinations for graduates from the physics programmes include power companies, aerospace, defence, optoelectronics and medical industries. Typical employment destinations for graduates from our forensic science and chemistry programmes include government agencies, consultancies, emergency services, laboratories, research or academia.
A first or upper second class honours degree in Physics or Chemistry. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£22,700 per year
Students from EU
For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.
£22,700 per year
Students from International
For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.
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