Key Features:
- The Physics programme from University of York offers a wide range of PhD projects to students from the UK and overseas. We have funded opportunities, many in collaboration with industry, as well as projects for self-funding students and those with scholarships from their home country.
- We welcome applications at any time from those who are able to fund their own studies.
- Please see the link below for a selection of our research projects, or if you have your own research project in mind, please select a PhD supervisor from the list of academic staff.
- Our supervisor list, below, provides details of the research interests of all academic staff. We would encourage you to explore these research areas in detail to identify how their work and expertise fits your own research interests. Our academic staff and the admission team would be happy to answer your questions regarding possible research projects
- The Department of Physics holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award and is committed to supporting equality and diversity for all staff and students.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Plasma Physics for Fusion
- First Principles of Material Modelling
- Biophysics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Advanced Nuclear Physics
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements:
- You should have, or be about to complete, an MPhys degree at 2:1 or above, or an MSc.
- We will also consider applicants with a BSc at 2:1 or above where sufficient relevant experience can be demonstrated. Similarly students with a Masters in a closely related field, or who have relevant industry experience.
- We assess all applications on an individual, case-by-case basis.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 58,952 AUD / year (≈ 30,950 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
York, United Kingdom: 1,230-2,141 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. See programme website for more information.