Course summary
Research in the Department of Physics, at the University of York, spans a wide range of exciting fields in fundamental, cross-disciplinary and applied physics. A student will be working on their own research project, with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and staff in their research group and participate in seminars and outreach activities. The department's major research groups are: Condensed matter physics (nanomaterials; photonics; quantum theory and applications; new characterisation methods); nuclear physics (nuclear structure; nuclear astrophysics; applications and detector developments); plasma physics and fusion (magnetic confinement fusion; laser plasmas and fusion; low temperature plasmas); biological physical sciences institute (imaging and quantitation; biomolecular interactions; biological modelling).
Modules
https://www.york.ac.uk/physics/postgraduate/physics-phd/
Assessment method
www.york.ac.uk
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/physics/postgraduate/physics-phd/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £2403 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13950 | Year 1 |
| England | £2403 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2403 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2403 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2403 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £2403 | Year 1 |
| International | £13950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
Sponsorship information
A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities. Please check with the provider for details.
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD