PhD in Physics (2025 Entry)

PhD students in Physics at the University of Warwick

Course code

P-F3P0

Start date

6 October 2025

Duration

3-4 years full-time;
Up to 7 years part-time

Qualification

PhD

Led by

Physics

Location

University of Warwick

Course code

P-F3P0

Start date

6 October 2025

Duration

3-4 years full-time;
Up to 7 years part-time

Qualification

PhD

Led by

Physics

Location

University of Warwick

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Find out more about our Physics PhD degree at Warwick

Pursue cutting-edge research on PhD in Physics alongside field experts at the University of Warwick. Warwick's Physics Department will provide you with a hands-on approach at the forefront of modern physics.

Course overview

Our Physics department offers guidance and information on the PhD in Physics and further information on the available research themes.

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Teaching and learning

The PhD course has a taught component consisting of graduate level training and transferable skillsLink opens in a new window.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a related subject.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

Band A
IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.

Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Research themes

Our research

Research themes

Condensed Matter Physics including:

Surface and Interface Science
Thin Films
Semiconductors
Analytical Science
Microscopy
Nanoscience
Two Dimensional Materials
Medical Physics
Bio-Physics
Superconductivity and Magnetism
Ultrafast and Terahertz Photonics, Ferroelectrics and Crystallography
Multi-Ferroics
Ultrasonics
Magnetic X-Ray Scattering
Magnetic Resonance
Solid State NMR
EPR
Diamond
Quantum Phenomena

Theoretical Physics including:

Quantum Information Theory
Disordered Quantum Systems
Electronic Structure Theory
Molecular Simulation
High-performance Computing
Complexity Science
Soft Matter

Elementary Particle Physics including:

ATLAS
Detector Development
LHCb and other B Physics
Neutrino Physics
T2K

Astronomy and Astrophysics including:

Binary Star Evolution
Extra-Solar Planets
Gamma- Ray Bursts
High-speed Astrophysics
3D radiation-hydrodynamical simulations

Fusion, Space and Astrophysics including:

Magnetic and Inertial Fusion Power
Space Physics
Solar Physics
Magnetohydrodynamic Wave Dynamics

Supervisors and proposals

Find a supervisor

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Research proposals

As part of your electronic application, under "Purpose of Study, Research Proposal" you can indicate which research groups, topics and/or supervisors most interest you. A detailed proposal is not needed.

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About the Department

Physics at Warwick

Physics is about beautiful ideas and deep questions

Physics aims to observe and explain the behaviour of the physical universe. It looks for laws which apply everywhere and to everything. One of the joys of physics is seeing how a simple principle, established after studying one problem, can go on to explain seemingly unrelated phenomena.

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Our Postgraduate Research courses

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

Find your research course fees

Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

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Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and funding

Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships and financial support

Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.

Living costs

Find out more about the cost of living as a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick.

How to apply

Applications are now open for courses that start in September and October 2025.

For research courses that start in September and October 2025 the application deadline for students who require a visa to study in the UK is 2 August 2025. This should allow sufficient time to complete the admissions process and to obtain a visa to study in the UK.

How to apply for a postgraduate research course

After you’ve applied

Find out how we process your application.

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See Warwick’s postgraduate admissions policy.

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We understand how important it is to visit and explore your future university before you apply. That's why we have put together a range of online and in-person options to help you discover more about your course, visit campus, and get a sense of postgraduate life at Warwick. Our events offer includes:

Warwick hosted events
Postgraduate Fairs
Live chats
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Why Warwick

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Why Warwick

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