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PhD of Particle Physics
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Particle Physics offered by the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and undertake an original research project in Particle Physics. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Scientific Officer
- Quality Control Analyst
- Technical Specialist
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time research programme. Delivered by the School of Physics and Astronomy (King's Buildings campus). Full module lists are held in the University's course catalogue.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or its international equivalent
- In physics.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification, Often with a master's degree, Plus a research proposal.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
- Proposal
- Transcripts
- Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £36,540 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £47,367 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | King's Buildings campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Department | Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £36,540 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £47,367 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
An interview is required.