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Physics MPhil/PhD

  • For entry: 2013
  • Duration: Full time 24 Month(s)
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Course Overview

We welcome applications from those seeking to perform research for the degrees of MPhil or PhD. Research opportunities are available within each of our research areas concentrated within the broad areas of Elementary Particle Physics and Cosmology, and Condensed Matter Physics. It covers both theoretical and experimental aspects, grouped under Elementary Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Theoretical Physics.

There is vigorous cross-divisional activity, which includes studies of new materials such as graphene and molecular nanowires, cosmological experiments in liquid helium, nonlinear dynamics of biological rhythm and IR spectroscopy and nanoscale probe microscopy of biological objects.

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Entry Requirements: Upper second class BSc or MPhys honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject.
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent (lower grade admissions may be possible via separate pre-sessional English courses)
Assessment: Original research and thesis

Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/

Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.

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