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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Aberdeen

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Explaining and predicting what happens in the physical universe. Knowing how things work and understand what’s going on around them in nature, in science and in technology.

The research covers a broad spectrum from Astronomy and Engineering related science, to Complex Systems and Mathematical Modelling, which can be applied to medical and biological sciences, as well as physical sciences.

Careers

Holders of postgraduate degrees in physics-related subjects enter a wide range of careers in private sector, academia and government. Industry offers a wide variety of exciting jobs that will build on your critical thinking and research driven experience, e.g. consultancy, researcher, scientific writer, life scientist, communicator or data scientist.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,300per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

One of the top 40 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2025).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    40th out of 48 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    191 84%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    37th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 82%

    5th

    11

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