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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
Sep 2026
6 Year
You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK.
A PhD in the School of Physics and Astronomy will put you in an excellent position to pursue a wide range of careers, including a future in research, academia or industry, finance and data science.
You will be a member of one of our Physics Research Groups , and have opportunities to develop an extensive set of skills and attend research conferences and workshops throughout your studies. Below is an indicative idea of what you could spend your time on, but your research may be different to this and will be discussed in advance with your supervisor.
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