About the course

The Department of Physics at Durham has been awarded a second accolade for its approach to equality and diversity, having had its Juno award submission assessed in April by Athena SWAN. This award will be presented during a ceremony at the University of Glasgow on the 4th December 2017. Applications for Ph.D. or MSc degrees in the area of 'Condensed Matter Physics' or 'Materials Physics' are made through staff in the Centre for Materials Physics. Many of the staff in the Centre are members of other Centres and Institutes throughout the University and so can also offer interdisciplinary Ph.D. projects. If you are interested in studying for a Ph.D. in Physics where the core material is Materials Physics or Condensed Matter Physics. Materials physics encompasses the study of all aspects of the states of matter. It therefore underpins a huge range of science from technological advances such as the silicon chip and liquid crystal displays to fundamental understanding of phenomena such as superconductivity, advanced many-body quantum-mechanics and elementary spin-charge interactions. Durham University has world-class researchers working across materials physics collaborating with the best groups around the world. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2023	Durham
Term 2 (January), 2024	Durham
Term 3 (April), 2024	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2024	Durham
Open intake available throughout 2024	Durham
Term 2 (January), 2025	Durham
Term 3 (April), 2025	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Durham
Open intake available throughout 2025	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham University

The standard entry requirement for research degrees is a good pass in a Masters-level programme which is relevant to the proposed research topic. English language requirement - IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0), TOEFL iBT- 92 (no component under 23). For entry to the PhD you will be required to have achieved a First Class honours Bachelor's degree, or at least a 2:1 Integrated Master’s degree or a Master's degree in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university (or equivalent).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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