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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
APR-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
APR-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
JAN
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part Time
APR-25
8 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part Time
JAN
8 years
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Why choose this programme
The School of Mathematics and Physics is home to PhD students from around the world, supported by 54 full-time, research-active academic staff. Our PhD programmes provide opportunities for experimental, theoretical and computational research in both fundamental and applied physics, in subjects such as nuclear and radiation physics, astrophysics, photonics, soft matter, quantum technologies and medical physics.
You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists around the world and take advantage of our strategic partnerships with organisations such as the National Physical Laboratory and the Royal Surrey County Hospital. We’re part of the South East Physics Network, which is made up of nine leading universities working to deliver excellence in physics (SEPnet). You’ll become part of SEPnet’s graduate network (GRADnet), the largest postgraduate research school in England.
We have an excellent graduate employability record, with 100 per cent of our physics research students going on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey, 2023) and the collaborative, interdisciplinary and industry-relevant nature of our research means you’ll make contacts, gain skills and get practical experience that gives you an edge with employers.
What you will study
It normally takes between three and four years of full-time study to complete our PhD in Physics.
You’ll be assigned two supervisors, both based at the University of Surrey. Your principal supervisor will be an expert in your area of research and will guide you through your PhD. Together, your supervisors will help you define the objectives and scope of your research, and help you learn the experimental, theoretical and computing skills that you need to complete your research.
As a doctoral student in the School of Mathematics and Physics, you’ll be assigned to a research group with a team of academics, postdoctoral researchers, guest scientists and fellows. Each group has its own seminar programme, giving you the opportunity to learn from colleagues and from guest scientists.
You’ll have regular opportunities to meet other PhD students, academics and staff at our informal postgraduate research forum meetings, and to get involved in organising social or other events.
Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification).
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for JUL 2024
£26,200 per year
Students from EU
JUL 2024 - £24,100; JAN & APR - 2025 - £26,200
£26,200 per year
Students from International
JUL 2024 - £24,100; JAN & APR - 2025 - £26,200
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