Overview
About the programme
The Department has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, and the Dalton Nuclear Institute. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the department.
Work on Theoretical Physics at The University of Manchester is concentrated in four main areas: complex systems, quantum descriptions of matter and its interactions with light, nuclear physics, and particle physics.
Programme Structure
Research groups include:
- The Quantum Theory of Light and Matter group employs a broad range of numerical and theoretical methodologies spanning from first-principles calculations to quantum field theory approaches, as well as from tensor networks to analytical master equations to explore a diverse array of subjects.
- The research interests of the Nuclear Theory Group range from low-energy nuclear structure to the frontier where nuclear and particle physics overlap.
- The fundamental properties of matter are studied by the theory members of the Particle Physics Group.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects’ deadlines.
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Disciplines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
28000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Bands:
- UK: A - £4,786 / B - £7,000 / C - £10,000 / D - £14,500 / E - £24,500
- International: A - £28,000 / B - £30,000 / C - £35,500 / D - £43,000 / E - £57,000
Living costs for Manchester
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