Theoretical Physics

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the DPhil Theoretical Physics at University of Oxford. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The DPhil in Theoretical Physics is a research-based course of three to four years in duration. As a student on this course, you will choose from topics ranging from astrophysics and plasma physics to condensed matter theory to particle theory. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £43,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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