PhD in Physics (2024 Entry)
Find out more about our Physics PhD.
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.
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.
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
Find a supervisor
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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.
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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 2022/23 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 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.
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
How to apply
The application process for courses that start in September and October 2024 will open on 2 October 2023.
For research courses that start in September and October 2024 the application deadline for students who require a visa to study in the UK is 2 August 2024. 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
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