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PhD Physics at Imperial College London

Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

PhD research in the Department of Physics is undertaken within its research communities: Light, Matter, Particles, Space, Climate and Plasma, and Universe (Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics).

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Physics  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include quantum information, quantum optics, biophotonics, ultracold atoms, dark matter, exoplanets, cosmology, string theory, space weather, climate dynamics and fusion plasma physics. Applicants name a proposed research community on the application.

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Application information

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myimperial.powerappsportals.com/

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