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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Physics

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,006Per Year (Intl)
£28,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Loughborough University, the PhD Physics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Physics provides an academically stimulating and supportive environment for doctoral researchers. We are an international community of academic staff and students, active in cutting-edge research and industry engagement. We are a research intensive Physics department, best known for our leading contribution to diverse fields of condensed matter physics. Building on our traditional strengths in fundamental physics we address the UK Grand Challenges. International tuition fees are £5,006 per year, home/UK fees are £28,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
Two-Dimensional Materials and Van der Waals Systems
Spintronics and Magnetic Materials
Research Methods and Scientific Communication
Nanoscience and Nanodevices
Theoretical Solid State Physics
Energy Harvesting and Device Physics
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,006

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,018

Home Student Fee

£28,600

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Loughborough University

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