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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
Part Time
Oct 2026
6 Year
Explore the laws of nature and study how matter and energy interact across every scale, from stars and galaxies to sub-atomic particles, and energy in all its forms, such as light, motion and gravity. Contribute to research spanning new information processing and quantum computing through to the discovery and development of advanced materials. Turn research into real-world impact and help drive work that supports progress in industry, security, defence and environmental solutions through cutting-edge physics. 100% of our research outputs were rated world-leading or internationally excellent, placing Portsmouth as the top-ranked modern university in Physics. (REF 2021).
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