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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Physics

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£27,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,106Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the PhD Physics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The School of Physics at Bristol University is one of the best Physics research environments in the UK - Bristol Physics research is ranked 5th in the UK (THE analysis of REF 2021). Our success today is built on immensely strong foundations: for more than 100 years, Bristol Physics has made major research contributions, including the discovery of the pi meson (Nobel Prize in Physics, 1950) and fundamental advances in quantum mechanics. As a research student you will be a member of the Physics Graduate School, which comprises a community of up to 250 students from a diverse global background... International tuition fees are £27,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Research Methods in Physics
Specialised Topics in Modern Physics
Professional Development and Research Ethics
Advanced Laboratory Techniques and Instrumentation
Thesis Research and Supervision
Transferable Skills for Researchers
Seminars in Contemporary Physics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£110,000

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

52%Working
19%Studying
11%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Physics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#51QS World
#9UK Ranking
32,435+Students
203+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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