PhD Nanoscience at Lancaster University

Programme overview

This PhD offers research in nanoscience and nanotechnologies which is excelled by the experimentalists in the Quantum Technology Centre and theorists in the Centre for Nanoscale Dynamics at Lancaster. In experimental nanoscience we offer projects in quantum technologies and development; studies of superconductor and semiconductor qubits and quantum circuits; quantum metrology; development of quantum dot systems for quantum key distribution; studies of atomic two-dimensional materials including graphene, boron nitride, hexagonal metal chalcogenides and their heterostructures; development and applications of new scanning mechanical and thermal microscopy techniques; development of novel nanostructured materials for telecommunications and for energy applications. We study nanostructures at the record-breaking low temperatures, in a sub-mK range.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: School of Physics and Astronomy | Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Physics, or its equivalent in a relevant subject. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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