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Institution
University of Bristol
Kyoto University
Imperial College London
University of Glasgow
Durham University
Country
United Kingdom
Japan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Level
Doctorate
Doctorate
Doctorate
Doctorate
Doctorate
Course type
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
Field
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Duration
3-4 years
3-5 years
3-4 years
3-4 years
3-4 years
Tuition / year
$27,000
$3,600
$35,000
$25,000
$27,000
Language requirement
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
Entry requirements
Master's degree or first-class undergraduate degree in Physics or a related subject. Applicants must submit a research proposal and secure a supervisor. Funding via STFC or university studentships.
Master's degree in Physics or equivalent. Research proposal and supervisor agreement required. Application guidelines available from the Division of Physics and Astronomy.
Master's degree or first-class undergraduate degree in Physics or a closely related subject. Applicants must identify a research group and secure a supervisor. Funding via STFC or college scholarships.
Master's degree or first-class undergraduate degree in Physics or a related subject. Applicants must submit a research proposal and secure a supervisor. Funding via STFC or university studentships.
Master's degree or first-class undergraduate degree in Physics or a related subject. Applicants must submit a research proposal and secure a supervisor. Funding via STFC or university studentships.
Start date
September 2026
October 2026
October 2026
September 2026
October 2026